Jan 10, 2013 / Podcast

A shoulder surgeon and a physical therapist discuss the treatment of minor and major rotator cuff injuries.

May 28, 2021 / Guide

Spina bifida occurs when an infant's spinal cord does not develop correctly during prenatal (before birth) development.

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.

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.

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."

Jun 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it provides a good indication of your overall health. These tips from physical therapists for developing regular bowel routines can help you stay healthy.

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"I would not be where I am today if it were not for my physical therapists."

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Jan 23, 2022 / Guide

Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States. Physical therapists work with people with DS from infancy through adulthood to help them function as independently as possible.

Jun 8, 2022 / Health Tips

While there is no cure for Parkinson disease, high-quality evidence indicates that a physical therapist can help you delay many of its adverse effects and address problems that limit your ability to move, walk, or do your daily tasks.