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It is important for patients also to let their voices be heard! The American Physical Therapy Association is active in lobbying Congress and federal agencies to make sure that patients have access to physical therapist services and that those services stay covered under Medicare and other health insurance

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.

Sep 2, 2021 / Podcast

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

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

Apr 30, 2020 / Podcast

COVID-19 can strike anyone. Its effects can range from mild to severe. Physical therapists and physical therapy will continue to be needed by many long after the illness.

Dec 3, 2015 / Podcast

After giving birth, Laura was told she would never walk again. But she refused to give up.

Jun 20, 2019 / Podcast

Can patients with advanced cancer benefit from telehealth therapy to help maintain function and quality of life?

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.

Jun 15, 2017 / Podcast

Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer treatment, and it can occur even after treatment is complete.

Jul 16, 2020 / Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19, but he spent two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.