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Heart Health and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Feb 12, 2015 / Podcast

February is American Heart Month. In the U.S., 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease, and 720,000 Americans will have a heart attack.

Treating Pelvic Pain in Transgender People: Keys to Respectful Care

May 16, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic floor issues can be physically and emotionally painful — and embarrassing — for anyone. For a person who is transgender these issues can be multiplied.

Former Kentucky and NBA Star Rex Chapman Speaks Out About His Experience With Opioid Addiction

Jul 17, 2018 / Podcast

Addiction can happen to anyone. Former basketball player Rex Chapman, enjoyed a 12-year career in the NBA, but what followed was a 14-year battle with prescription narcotics.

Adapt to Overcome: A Young Woman's Journey to Paralympic Swimming

Oct 25, 2019 / Podcast

Alyssa was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that causes rigid joints. She became a world-class swimmer. Physical therapy empowered her.

The Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health

Jul 29, 2018 / Podcast

The health benefits of physical activity are well known. Now there's a growing body of evidence that it benefits the brain and can help slow decline that comes with age.

Muscle Soreness: What's Normal, What's Not?

Sep 15, 2015 / Podcast

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness describes the muscle pain and stiffness felt one to 3 days after intense exercise.

Cardiovascular Disease and the Role of Physical Therapy

Feb 7, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses cardiovascular (heart) disease and the role of physical therapy.

Success Story: Overcoming a Lifelong Disability to Become a Professional Cyclist and a Physical Therapist

Aug 15, 2014 / Podcast

Hit by a car while riding his bike at age 14 changed the course of Tim Haitz's life for almost 30 years, until he met his physical therapist.

Dancing to Music and Physical Therapy: Helping Kids With Autism Make Connections

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses her research and experience using music to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Basketball Injury Prevention and Return-to-Play Programs

Jun 6, 2019 / Podcast

Basketball is the sport of choice for many youth. A physical therapist discusses ways to avoid basketball injuries and safe return to play if an injury occurs.