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High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise May Slow Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

Jan 24, 2018 / Did You Know?

High-intensity aerobic exercise on a treadmill in the early stages of Parkinson disease, and within 5 years of diagnosis, may slow the progression of symptoms of the disease.

Sitting Can Be Harmful to Your Health

Aug 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Researchers are discovering that too much sitting isn't just harmful to your health, it's so bad for you that a little bit of exercise doesn't offset its negative effects.

Summer Break Related to Weight Gains in Kids

Jul 25, 2014 / Did You Know?

Summer is associated with children at play, but a recent study suggests it’s also a time when kids are gaining weight at an increased rate compared with during the school year.

Exercise for Arthritis: What You Should Know

May 26, 2016 / Health Tips

Do you have stiff, achy, painful joints? You're not alone.

Teens Need More Exercise In School

Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?

On school days, young adolescents (12 to 16 years) get 55% of their physical activity on school grounds. But recent research suggests that's not enough.

Feet First: 6 Tips to Maintain Healthy Feet and the Freedom to Move

Jun 28, 2024 / Health Tips

Feet are among the most important body parts. Learn how to take care of your feet with these foot care tips from physical therapists so you can keep moving freely.

Traumatic Injuries Have Minimal Impact on Opioid Epidemic

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

Individuals who sustain a traumatic injury are not likely a significant factor in the US opioid epidemic.

Warmup Exercises Reduce ACL Injuries

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.

Widespread Pain Is Creating Widespread Prescription Drug Use

Oct 16, 2015 / Did You Know?

An estimated 126.1 million adults have felt some pain in the past 3 months, and 25.3 million adults suffer from pain daily, according to a recent study featured in the Journal of Pain.

Health Center on Exercise

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Physical therapists can develop a safe, individualized exercise plan for you, whether your goal is to manage your weight, improve your performance, or combat the effects of conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.