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Crab Walk Gross Motor Skills Challenge

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Looking for a quick, do-it-anywhere way to practice gross motor skills? Sometimes simply performing a motor skill is a perfect activity in and of itself, and crab walking is that activity.

Young Woman Overcomes Amputation Challenges, Becomes Physical Therapist and World Adaptive Surfing Champion

Jul 5, 2018 / Podcast

Dani Burt sustained devastating injuries in a motorcycle accident and awoke to learn that her right leg had been amputated above the knee.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Oct 12, 2017 / Podcast

Neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs when an infant is born having been exposed to opiates in the womb, and has withdrawal after birth.

Country Music Star Clay Walker Talks About Managing His Multiple Sclerosis and Living a Full Life

Jan 10, 2017 / Podcast

Clay Walker discusses his M.S. diagnosis and how he manages it while pursuing his passions for music and performing.

The Risk of Cancer-Related Falls

Sep 20, 2018 / Podcast

Although falls tend to be common among older adults, cancer survivors have a higher risk of falls than do people who haven't been treated for the disease.

Back to School: Access to Physical Therapy in the Classroom

Aug 24, 2014 / Podcast

Getting through the school day is as challenging as the educational material for many kids. But for those with special needs, access to physical therapy at school can help.

Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Oct 14, 2021 / Podcast

Oct. 14, 2021: Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

Exercise Counters Cognitive Decline

May 15, 2017 / Did You Know?

A recent study in the journal, Medicine Science in Sports & Exercise, adds to the ever-growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of exercise.

Health Center on Stroke

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Physical therapy after a stroke is critical. Physical therapy starts right away after a stroke during acute care in the hospital. Based on stroke severity, many survivors of stroke will need more therapy services after discharge.

Ring Around the Posies

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This activity is challenging, yet so much fun, kids likely won’t realize all the benefits to their bodies!