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Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

Assess Your Physical Fitness

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

Fibromyalgia and Physical Therapy

Mar 1, 2016 / Podcast

Fibromyalgia affects around 5 million adults. Symptoms include widespread pain and fatigue, and can be difficult to diagnose.

Natalie Gulbis on Back Pain and the Physical Demands of Golf

Mar 28, 2014 / Podcast

LPGA golfer Natalie Gulbis and her physical therapist discuss the back pain that almost ended her career and the routine she's adopted to keep playing.

Patient Story: Chelsea (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Chelsea Grimes shares her experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address chronic headache pain.

Health Center on Cancer-Related Problems

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Cancer, and the treatments for it, can cause physical problems such as pain, numbness, swelling, weakness, loss of balance, and difficulty moving or walking.

Preventing ACL Injuries in Youth Athletes

May 22, 2014 / Podcast

ACL injuries are becoming more and more common among youth athletes and can lead to arthritis of the knee later in life. There are ways to reduce the risk of injury.

Washington Spirit's Joanna Lohman Reflects on Her "ACL Journey"

Jun 7, 2018 / Podcast

Coming back from an ACL injury is hard, even for elite athletes like Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman. She reflects on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of her "ACL journey" with former professional soccer player and ACL Club founder Jordan Angeli.

Physical Therapy Guide to Trismus

Aug 15, 2023 / Guide

Trismus describes any number of conditions that cause a person to be unable to open their mouth or jaw. Physical therapy can help restore full jaw function.

What Is Neurologic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Neurologic physical therapists evaluate and treat conditions caused by nervous system diseases or injuries. They care for people of all ages and work with them to improve their function and their ability to take part in daily activities.