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Tightrope Walking

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Encourage your kids to become some of the bravest circus performers—tightrope walkers! Find your tightrope, get up your courage, and get moving with one of the most fun gross motor activities around!

Easy to Moderate Home Exercises For Strength and Balance

May 12, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist led exercise program with modifications from easy to moderate to maintain or improve strength and balance.

Respiratory Exercises for Older Adults

Apr 20, 2020 / Video

Cressida Lewis, PT, MSPT, leads a series of respiratory exercises that can be safely done at home by older adults on their own, or with the help of caregivers.

Older Adults and the Benefits of High-Velocity Training

Apr 18, 2019 / Podcast

Older adults often say, "I'm slowing down." In fact, they often struggle with a declining ability to generate high-velocity force and movement — particularly in their legs.

Lower Body Strengthening Exercises for Every Fitness Level

Jun 3, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist leads a series of exercises designed to maintain or improve lower body strength.

Tummy Time: Tips for Parents

Sep 9, 2024 / Health Tips

Tummy Time Tools provides parents with ideas and activities to make sure your baby gets enough time on his tummy throughout the day, while he or she is awake and supervised.

Plagiocephaly: Pediatric Treatment for Flat Head Syndrome

Aug 22, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist and orthotist discuss the treatment of plagiocephaly (or flat head syndrome) for babies.

Health Insurance and Physical Therapy

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Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant being supervised by a physical therapist. Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's

4 Ways PTs Help People With Down Syndrome Stay Active and Healthy

Dec 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Physical activity is vital for people with Down syndrome. With proper guidance from a physical therapist and regular exercise, people with DS can lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Extra Steps Can Help Those at Risk for Diabetes Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke

Dec 23, 2013 / Did You Know?

People at risk for diabetes can cut their chances for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes daily of moderately paced walking.