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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.

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.