Nov 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

"She instilled it in me that I was going to get that 100% recovery—100% for me, not for the average person, but for me."

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

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.

Jan 16, 2024 / Health Tips

Regular physical activity can benefit your physical, mental, and social health, and prevent or improve many chronic conditions. These community-based physical activity programs have been shown to help people manage arthritis and related chronic conditions

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.

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.

Aug 22, 2013 / Podcast

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

Dec 9, 2021 / Podcast

Play is a vital part of physical therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disabilities. Two moms and bloggers discuss raising kids with different abilities and share toy tips. A PT provides further advice.

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Learn about the overall value physical therapy provides to patients and the health care system for eight conditions.

Mar 6, 2017 / Podcast

Brittney Clouse, who writes about her experiences for Cerebral Palsy News Today, describes how living with cerebral palsy, and how it does not define her.