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Cancer-Related Balance and Falls: What You Should Know

May 22, 2024 / Health Tips

A history of cancer increases your risk of falling, at any age.

Physical Therapy Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankle Impingement

Apr 21, 2023 / Guide

Ankle impingement occurs when soft or bony tissues become compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis

Nov 15, 2021 / Guide

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease. It causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints (hips, shoulders, knees, and ankles). AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease for which people can benefit from physical therapy.

Physical Therapy Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Nov 19, 2016 / Guide

An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tear is an injury to the knee that often affects athletes who participate in soccer, basketball, skiing, and gymnastics.

Physical Therapy Guide to Core Muscle Injury (Athletic Pubalgia )

Jul 9, 2020 / Guide

Athletic pubalgia (core muscle injury) is a condition that mainly affects athletes who play soccer, hockey, football, and rugby and who run track.

Physical Therapy Guide to Bell's Palsy

Sep 20, 2017 / Guide

Bell's palsy is a temporary facial paralysis that can affect a person's daily function, communication with others, self-esteem, and quality of life.

Physical Therapy Guide to Below-Knee Amputation (Transtibial Amputation)

Jul 12, 2024 / Guide

Below-knee amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove a damaged lower limb due to trauma, a congenital disability, or disease.

Physical Therapy Guide to Calf Strain

Dec 13, 2019 / Guide

A calf strain is an injury to the muscles in the back of your leg, below the knee.

Physical Therapy Guide to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

May 22, 2023 / Guide

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, causes difficulty with breathing and leads to other problems.