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Sep 24, 2021 / Article

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Labral Tear

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.

Widespread Pain Is Creating Widespread Prescription Drug Use

Oct 16, 2015 / Did You Know?

An estimated 126.1 million adults have felt some pain in the past 3 months, and 25.3 million adults suffer from pain daily, according to a recent study featured in the Journal of Pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Dislocation

Mar 7, 2025 / Guide

Dislocating the shoulder is a common traumatic injury for athletes, nonathletes, children, and adults. People who dislocate their shoulder usually need a health care professional to guide the joint back into place.

Physical Therapy Guide to Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

Apr 4, 2025 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among athletes that can result from a traumatic event. It also can occur without trauma. Proper treatment can support a return to activity and help prevent reinjury.

Low Back Pain: Prevention and Management

Apr 22, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on how to prevent and manage low back pain with the help of a physical therapist.

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Sep 24, 2021 / Article

9 Things You Should Know About Pain

Mar 29, 2018 / Health Tips

Pain can interfere with work, everyday activities, and affect quality of life. Here are nine things physical therapists want you to know about pain.

Chronic Pain and the Role of Physical Therapy

Jan 30, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the holistic approach that physical therapists use to treat chronic pain.

Health Center on Pain

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Pain is a completely personal experience, and it is one of the most common symptoms that may lead someone to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional.