Oct 23, 2025 / Guide

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms vary for each person. Physical therapy helps people manage systems and stay independent.

Sep 1, 2020 / Did You Know?

A March 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who take more steps daily greatly lower their risk of an early death from any cause.

Mar 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Even a mild to moderate bout with COVID-19 can leave you feeling weak. Some people experience a loss of balance and coordination, a lack of endurance, and memory problems. Appropriate physical activity can help you recover.

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 22, 2016 / Health Tips

Escalating use of prescription opioids for pain management has drastically contributed to America's opioid epidemic.

Jan 16, 2024 / Guide

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental disabilities that affects how people experience the world. ASD can involve learning, thinking, and problem-solving challenges that range from mild to severe.

Sep 29, 2014 / Article

While physical therapists are known as hands-on, movement specialists, evidence is beginning to suggest their ability to educate patients can improve outcomes and reduce health care costs as well.

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.

Feb 12, 2015 / Did You Know?

Physical activity, not caloric intake, is the bottom line for your waistline. This news is from an American Journal of Medicine study, "Obesity, Abdominal Obesity, Physical Activity, and Caloric Intake in US Adults: 1988 to 2010."

Jul 3, 2014 / Podcast

As many Americans look to maintain healthy and active lifestyles through their retirement years, their knees are struggling to keep up.