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.

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Americans want to live longer, healthier lives, but many don't realize how much physical therapy can help. "PT For Future Me," a new American Physical Therapy Association campaign, shows how PTs support movement, wellness, and resilience at every age.

Nov 4, 2025 / Article

Seeing a physical therapist isn’t just for recovery. It’s also a powerful, safe strategy to support your long-term health, independence, and quality of life. Here's how a routine physical therapy check-in can help you, even without an injury.

Aug 25, 2025 / Guide

Intellectual disability, or ID, affects learning, thinking, and everyday tasks like dressing and communicating. Many parents seek physical therapist services to help improve their child’s overall movement (motor) skills.

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

Walking is a skill achieved by most children between 8 and 17 months of age. An atypical walking pattern, or gait deviation, is when a child walks in a way that is different or unexpected for their age.

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Access activities that are designed to help children build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play.

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Use the following resources to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and physical therapists' role as movement experts.

Jun 16, 2021 / Article

Find a Physical Therapist. Search the American Physical Therapy Association's Find a PT directory to find physical therapists near you.

Sep 28, 2021 / Article

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy and celebrate the profession. This year, the American Physical Therapy Association is emphasizing the vital roles physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play — across all specialty