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5 Signs of a Stroke

Dec 6, 2017 / Health Tips

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures. Learn to recognize these five signs in case a stroke happens to you or someone around you.

Teens Need More Exercise In School

Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?

On school days, young adolescents (12 to 16 years) get 55% of their physical activity on school grounds. But recent research suggests that's not enough.

Soreness vs Pain: What's the Difference?

Jun 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Along with the many health benefits of physical activity, you can expect some discomfort after pushing your body to do more than usual. Soreness goes away, but pain is another matter. Here's how to tell the difference. 

Young Woman With Chronic Pain Navigates Health Care System and Finds Physical Therapy

Oct 25, 2018 / Podcast

Jen Bambrough did not think much of the fender bender car accident she was in at age 19. Over time, though, a physical toll revealed itself.

Physical Activity Plays a Greater Role in Obesity Than Caloric Intake

Feb 12, 2015 / Did You Know?

Physical activity, not caloric intake, is the bottom line for your waistline. This news is from an American Journal of Medicine study, "Obesity, Abdominal Obesity, Physical Activity, and Caloric Intake in US Adults: 1988 to 2010."

Physical Therapy Can Improve or Wipe Out Many Headaches

Jun 3, 2021 / Podcast

Learn about the kinds of headaches physical therapist can treat.

A Car Accident Almost Ended Her Life, But a Second Chance Fueled Her Recovery

Jan 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I was so thrilled that I was given a second chance. I couldn't help but be happy and keep a smile on my face, despite the incredible pain I was enduring."

Physical Therapists Help You Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity

Jun 20, 2020 / Health Tips

Barriers to physical activity can be small or large, real or perceived. A physical therapist design a plan to help you meet your specific needs, challenges, and goals so you can enjoy the many health benefits of more movement.

Summer Break Related to Weight Gains in Kids

Jul 25, 2014 / Did You Know?

Summer is associated with children at play, but a recent study suggests it’s also a time when kids are gaining weight at an increased rate compared with during the school year.

90-Year-Old Turns to Physical Therapy: 'I Have a Life Now'

Nov 23, 2015 / Patient Stories

By the time she turned 90, Virginia felt depressed. After a few months of physical therapy, Virginia noticed a difference: she didn’t feel isolated anymore.