Mar 12, 2015 / Podcast

During pregnancy and childbirth, a woman's body goes through profound changes. Failure to respect those changes can result in potential problems.

May 1, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the latest research about surgery for those with meniscal tears and osteoarthritis of the knee.

May 23, 2022 / Did You Know?

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity can lower depression risk. But what if you don’t — or can't — achieve that amount? A new study shows meeting the halfway mark can still lower depression risk.

Feb 23, 2017 / Did You Know?

An analysis by the Journal of the American Medical Association on United States health care spending, revealed that low back and neck pain accounted for the third highest amount of spending at $87.6 billion.

Aug 12, 2021 / Podcast

Physical therapist Ted Dechane shares what it's like to have long COVID and the best way to address the symptoms from personal and clinical experience?

Jun 22, 2022 / Guide

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. Physical therapists help children meet motor (movement) milestones, improve their tolerance for play and activity, and address the effects of surgery.

Apr 24, 2023 / Video

Aches, pain, fatigue, and other physical challenges, including those from long COVID, can make it hard to manage everyday life. For challenges like these, physical therapy is the solution.

Oct 14, 2022 / Guide

Muscular dystrophies include several genetic disorders. These disorders cause a loss of muscle mass (muscle "wasting"), which leads to increasing muscle weakness over time.

Jun 17, 2022 / Guide

Torticollis — or simply, twisted neck — is a condition in which the head stays tilted to one side. Infant torticollis is due to a tight neck muscle. Infant tortocillis responds very well to physical therapy, and the earlier treatment begins the better.

Aug 24, 2016 / Video

Physical therapist Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, discusses how children can reduce their risk of overuse injury while staying active in sports.