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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.

Prehabilitation for Cancer

Apr 21, 2016 / Podcast

Early research suggests anyone with cancer will likely benefit from prehabilitation - intervention between cancer diagnosis and traditional cancer treatment.

Living with Cerebral Palsy

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.

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.

Hanging Out The Wash

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

"I grew up on a farm and I can't think of a day when I didn't hear my mom say, 'Girls, there is a load of laundry to hang out. I didn't often have the luxury of sitting around for hours watching Saturday morning cartoons. There was work to be done!' Now I can appreciate that some of that work can be

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.

Retreat for Injured Veterans and Families Adapts Activities and Helps Them Reconnect With Each Other

Jan 10, 2019 / Podcast

Since 2017, selected veterans injured during service have come to Maine for an all-expenses-paid vacation, courtesy of a foundation created by war-wounded veteran, Travis Mills, who had a quadruple amputation.

Milking a Cow

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Here's a quick, easy activity for hand strengthening that is sure to get a couple of laughs, too!

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.

Early Intervention Helps Toddler Who Experienced Stroke Keep Up With Peers

Apr 16, 2020 / Podcast

Emma Fitzsimmons, city hall bureau chief for the New York Times, and physical therapist Patricia Torres discuss the program that changed Emma's son's life.