Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, can be sprained or torn from a blow to the outer side of the knee when twisting the knee or by a quick direction change while walking or running.

Jan 5, 2020 / Guide

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body. It can become disabling.

Feb 20, 2025 / Guide

A tear in the shoulder labrum, or "labral tear," is a shoulder injury that can cause significant pain. It also may make it hard to move your arm. Learn how a physical therapist can help you manage shoulder labral tears without surgery.

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Physical therapists can help to prevent many new parenting injuries. They also can treat the minor achesand pains or injuries that result from pregnancy and childbirth, and being a new parent.

Apr 24, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist discusses office ergonomics and shows how to adjust your body and your sitting or standing workspace to prevent muscle strain, injury, headaches, or other problems.

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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.

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.

Jun 12, 2013 / Podcast

Four physical therapists describe the road to recovery for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, or anyone who has had similar injuries.

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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.