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5 Ways To Increase Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers

Nov 3, 2020 / Health Tips

Encouraging daily physical activity and active play in infants and toddlers is important to develop strength, balance, coordination, movement planning skills, endurance, and flexibility.

3 Benefits of Acute Care Physical Therapy

May 1, 2024 / Health Tips

Acute health issues can be overwhelming. Early treatment by a physical therapist can help eliminate or minimize complications and improve your mobility and strength during and after your stay.

Three Strategies to Maintain Health and Fitness

Apr 8, 2020 / Health Tips

Regular physical activity boosts your immune system. These three strategies from physical therapists can help you maintain your health and fitness.

3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches

Dec 5, 2018 / Health Tips

Headaches affect 47% of the global population. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. For more frequent moderate to severe headaches, a physical therapist can develop an effective treatment plan.

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.

From Pregnancy to Menopause: 4 Ways Physical Therapy Advances Women’s Health

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Physical therapy isn't only for rehabilitation from sports injuries or recovering after surgery? Physical therapists also play an important role in women's health throughout the lifespan.

Home-Based Physical Therapy Increases Likelihood of Improved Function for People with Dementia

Feb 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

Does home-based physical therapy benefit older adults with dementia?

Healthy Running Advice From Physical Therapists

Nov 9, 2020 / Health Tips

Whether you’re a beginner, returning to running, or an avid runner, it's essential to treat your body well to reduce your risk for injury. This free downloadable PDF from physical therapists provides research-backed advice you can use.

Prescribed Opioids Resulted in 3.3 Billion Unused Pills

Nov 1, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite increased efforts and awareness to reduce opioid use after surgery, nine out of 10 patients were prescribed an average of 85 pills after surgery in 2016, leaving 3.3 billion unused pills available for misuse.

Low Back and Neck Pain Cost Americans Billions in Health Care Spending

Feb 23, 2017 / Did You Know?

An analysis by the Journal of the American Medical Association on United States health care spending, revealed that low back and neck pain accounted for the third highest amount of spending at $87.6 billion.