Jun 6, 2019 / Podcast

Basketball is the sport of choice for many youth. A physical therapist discusses ways to avoid basketball injuries and safe return to play if an injury occurs.

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Physical therapists can focus their practice on specific patient populations and many obtain advanced knowledge, skills, and experience designed to increase the quality of patient care in specific areas. Learn about the areas of specialization.

Oct 5, 2023 / Video

Curious about how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help people maintain or restore quality of life? This video explains.

Oct 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to limited function. Knee OA is the most common type. Physical therapy can help people manage the symptoms and may help keep it from getting worse.

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It is important for patients also to let their voices be heard! The American Physical Therapy Association is active in lobbying Congress and federal agencies to make sure that patients have access to physical therapist services and that those services stay covered under Medicare and other health insurance

Sep 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that changes development of the brain and body. DS can result in physical and cognitive differences.

Oct 14, 2021 / Podcast

Oct. 14, 2021: Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

Oct 30, 2019 / Video

William is a former Senior U.S. Olympic team athlete who stopped playing basketball due to hip pain. Physical therapy helped to eliminate his pain, and now he’s back on the court enjoying the sport he loves.