Sep 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I learned that quality of movement is better than just 'getting it done.'"

Nov 25, 2014 / Did You Know?

Simple warmup exercises might be enough to prevent one of the most common serious knee injuries suffered by youth athletes, especially females.

Jun 12, 2020 / Health Tips

If you have spent time in a hospital intensive care unit, or ICU, you may experience problems with your physical abilities, mental health, or cognition — your ability to think. This is called post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS.

Jul 22, 2019 / Video

Jun’s physical therapist helped him manage pain and achieve his movement goals after his left leg needed to be amputated below the knee to stop the spread of cancer.

Apr 29, 2015 / Did You Know?

Thinking of going under the knife for lumbar spinal stenosis? A new study found that you can have equal success skipping surgery and going straight to physical therapy.

Dec 6, 2017 / Health Tips

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures. Learn to recognize these five signs in case a stroke happens to you or someone around you.

Aug 17, 2020 / Guide

Post-intensive care syndrome describes the physical, mental health, and/or cognitive problems that linger after someone has spent time in a hospital intensive care unit.

Jul 3, 2024 / Article

Learn about the knowledge, experience, and expertise of physical therapists who focus on or specialize in acute care physical therapy.

Apr 8, 2020 / Health Tips

Regular physical activity boosts your immune system. These three strategies from physical therapists can help you maintain your health and fitness.

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Each year more than one out of four Americans, ages 65 and above, experience a fall. Physical activity reduces the risks of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults.