Dec 8, 2023 / Guide

Shoulder osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that lines the sides of the shoulder joint becomes worn down or thins out, and the shoulder bones start to degrade.

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

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Although osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, osteoarthritis symptoms often can be effectively managed through conservative approaches like exercise and physical therapist treatment.

Aug 5, 2024 / Guide

A pelvic fracture is a crack or break in one or more bones in the pelvis. Physical therapy can help reduce pain and improve function by restoring strength, mobility, and balance.

Feb 12, 2023 / Guide

Hyperkyphosis is a spinal deformity causing a forward-curved posture of the upper back (thoracic spine).

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast

For decades Colleen Rapp blazed a trail as a woman press operator at the Denver Post. Chronic pain and shoulder surgery, led her to physical therapy, which transformed her entire lifestyle.

Aug 19, 2022 / Guide

Patellar instability describes a range of conditions where the kneecap is displaced from its normal position. It is most common in teen female athletes.

Sep 27, 2017 / Podcast

Diastasis rectus abdominis can happen in women during and following pregnancy due to the stretching of the abdominal wall.

Sep 25, 2021 / Article

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The demanding role often means that the caregiver is often in need of assistance. Physical therapists often work with caregivers and see the toll it can take, which can ultimately turn the caregiver into a patient in need of care as well.