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Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence Often Coexist

Oct 7, 2018 / Did You Know?

Back pain and urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, often go occur at the same time. There is a clear link between the two conditions.

National Physical Therapy Month

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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

Did You Know?: 5 Hours of Weekly Exercise Could Help 46,000 Americans Avoid Cancer Each Year

Dec 8, 2021 / Did You Know?

An October 2021 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise offers good news for Americans. You may be able to avoid many cancers.

Exercise for Arthritis: What You Should Know

May 26, 2016 / Health Tips

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

Traumatic Leg Injury Recovery: Linda's Story

Oct 17, 2013 / Patient Stories

"I honest to God would not be where I am today" without my physical therapist.

Shopping for Children With Special Needs

Nov 19, 2012 / Podcast

Mothers Ellen Seidman and Jennifer Byde Myers discuss raising children with special needs and the role of physical therapy in their children's development, a physical therapist provides advice.

What Is Post-Intensive Care Syndrome?

Jun 12, 2020 / Health Tips

If you have spent time in a hospital intensive care unit, or ICU, you may experience problems with your physical abilities, mental health, or cognition — your ability to think. This is called post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS.

4 Things to Know About Adult Bowel Health

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

Hip impingement involves a change in the shape of the surface of the hip joint. It can lead to stiffness, pain, and damage to the tissue and/or bone.

5 Tips for Physical Activity After Childbirth

Mar 12, 2021 / Health Tips

After having a baby, you might want to get back into shape quickly. But it is important to make a slow return to full activity with tips from physical therapists.