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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

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.

5 Ways To Improve Physical Activity During National Minority Health Month

Apr 1, 2022 / Health Tips

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are committed to reducing health disparities and encourage everyone to be physically active with these tips.

The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States

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

Young Woman Shares Experiences with Juvenile Arthritis and Physical Therapy

Jan 24, 2019 / Podcast

Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States.

Maintaining Physical Activity During COVID-19 and Social Distancing

Mar 22, 2020 / Health Tips

Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean that you have to stop being physically active or that you can't get physical therapy care if you need it. These tips and resources can help you stay healthy and fit.

Brisk Walking Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Men by 62%

May 29, 2014 / Did You Know?

Hip fractures in older adults can result in loss of mobility. A study suggests that four hours of walking each week can greatly reduce hip fracture risk later in life.

Obesity May Account for 18% of US Adult Deaths

Sep 3, 2013 / Did You Know?

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that obesity is more deadly than previously thought.

Estimating Medical Service Costs

Aug 6, 2021 / Health Tips

Fair Health offers an online tool that allows you to look up the estimated costs of medical services in your area based on CPT codes and your insurance plan.