Jan 12, 2020 / Guide

A compression fracture in the spine occurs when the vertebrae (small cylinder-shaped bones) that form the spine collapse or break, commonly due to osteoporosis and a fall.

Apr 23, 2021 / Guide

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures, and the blood flow in the brain stops causing death or short- or long-term disability in adults.

Feb 7, 2022 / Guide

Tennis elbow is a painful condition caused by overuse of the muscles in the forearm that extend the wrist and fingers.

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.

Sep 25, 2018 / Guide

Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a common surgery for severe arthritis or hip fracture when conservative treatments are not effective.

Jul 3, 2017 / Guide

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when an injury disrupts the way the brain functions.

Apr 11, 2021 / Guide

Vertigo is a sensation or feeling that a person or their environment is spinning. It can cause balance problems and often is a result of an inner ear problem. 

Jan 15, 2021 / Guide

A wound or skin injury can occur from an accident, injury, surgery, burn, circulation problems, diabetes, or spending too much time in one position.

Jun 25, 2024 / Guide

A wrist fracture is a break in one of the bones near the wrist. People who have experienced a broken wrist may need physical therapy to regain normal wrist motion, strength, and function.

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

Wrist tendinitis is a condition that most commonly occurs in people who do repeated activities using the hand and arm.