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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.

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.

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Helps Cyclist Overcome Challenges Related to Scoliosis and Degenerative Disk Disease

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."

B.E. F.A.S.T: How to Recognize Signs of a Stroke, and Start the Fastest Road to Recovery

Sep 14, 2026 / Health Tips

Stroke signs can appear suddenly. Learn the B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs, when to call 911, and how physical therapy supports stroke recovery.

Arthritis: Find a Community-based Physical Activity Program

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

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.

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.

Health Insurance and Access to 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 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