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Back Pain: Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment

Sep 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses a study that found that back pain is being over-treated, despite evidence that supports conservative treatment.

Once a Physical Therapist, a Young Woman Navigates New Life as Quadriplegic

May 17, 2018 / Podcast

A diving accident caused a spinal cord injury that changed her life. Elizabeth Forst may have lost some of her independence, but it has not kept her from active lifestyle.

Concussion Awareness and Treatment

Mar 23, 2017 / Podcast

Public understanding of concussion risks has improved in recent years, due to increased media attention about head injuries in football.

Physical Therapy or Steroid Injections for Knee Arthritis: What’s Best?

Jun 18, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Gail Deyle, shares why a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine is so noteworthy and what anyone with knee osteoarthritis should know.

Avoiding Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

Feb 3, 2014 / Podcast

A physical therapists provides insight and tips on how all skiers and snowboarders can avoid injuries as a result of the inevitable fall.

PT Overcomes Nine Concussions, Designs Protocol For Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Lauren Ziaks talks about the physical therapy treatment protocol she uses to help people get better after concussion.

Bowel Health: What You Should Know

Apr 17, 2018 / Podcast

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it is a good indication of our overall health.

Innovative Device Encourages Movement in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Nov 2, 2015 / Podcast

The Self-Initiated Prone Progression Crawler was was one of 13 projects recognized by the Smithsonian Institution's "Innovation Festival."

Childhood Obesity

Oct 20, 2014 / Podcast

Margaret "Maggie" O'Neil, PT, PhD, MPH, discusses the impact of being overweight and obese for children, and specific programs designed to get them active, moving, and healthy. 

Combat Athletes and Physical Therapy

Jun 19, 2018 / Podcast

The term "combat athlete" may not be well known. What is it, and what does it take to be one?