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Physical therapists help people with conditions, illnesses, or injuries that develop in childhood and limit movement or function. They continue to work with them across their life span as needed.

Former Kentucky and NBA Star Rex Chapman Speaks Out About His Experience With Opioid Addiction

Jul 17, 2018 / Podcast

Addiction can happen to anyone. Former basketball player Rex Chapman, enjoyed a 12-year career in the NBA, but what followed was a 14-year battle with prescription narcotics.

Health Center for Parents

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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.

Home Office Ergonomics for Sitting or Standing Desks

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.

Health Center on Arthritis

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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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rotator Cuff Tear

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.

All Opioid-Related Content

Sep 25, 2021 / Article

Physical Therapy Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder

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.

Diastasis Recti Abdominis: The Likely Cause of "Mummy Tummy"

Sep 27, 2017 / Podcast

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

Blob Tag

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Tag games are the perfect way for a big group of kids to play together, no matter what their age, gender, or ability! This cooperative game is so much fun and gets everyone working and laughing together!