Mar 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Have you ever wanted your physical therapist to teach you how to move better in your home? Is it hard to get to your appointments? Telehealth — a live, one-on-one video appointment with your physical therapist — may be a solution.

Sep 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Including the following exercises into your daily physical activity routine can help you keep your strength, agility, and balance so you can age well.

Nov 30, 2018 / Health Tips

Physical therapists are movement experts who help people reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active throughout life. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from seeking physical therapist treatment.

May 9, 2016 / Health Tips

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.

Jun 17, 2024 / Health Tips

Pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous experience. It also can come with discomfort and health concerns. Learn about the causes of pain during pregnancy and your treatment options.

Jun 10, 2021 / Health Tips

Sports injuries can occur whether you are competing on a team or doing regular exercise. But the body is not the only thing affected.

Oct 4, 2018 / Health Tips

Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?

May 6, 2022 / Health Tips

Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome is a chronic condition in which a person feels more intense pain than expected. Children with AMPS can have a spectrum of muscle, bone, or joint pain anywhere in the body.

May 6, 2022 / Health Tips

Cycling is a repetitive activity, that can lead to discomfort or pain. If you have pain related to cycling, you might have a bike fit problem. These tips from physical therapists can help you address bike fit problems and prevent injury.

Dec 14, 2018 / Health Tips

Opioids shouldn't be the first or only approach to treating most chronic pain. In 2016, the CDC released new guidelines supporting this message. Now a study published in JAMA supports those recommendations.