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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.

Older Adults With Dementia May Be Able to Slow, Even Reverse, Memory Loss

Nov 19, 2019 / Health Tips

Are you or is someone you know experiencing memory issues? Memory loss is common among older adults, but all is not lost. Research shows older adults with dementia may be able to slow, even reverse memory loss.

Millions Don’t Receive Guideline-Recommended Care for Low Back Pain

Jun 5, 2018 / Did You Know?

Despite being the number one cause of disability around the world, low back pain is often improperly addressed with inappropriate tests and treatments, including addictive opioids.

More Movement Linked to Better Health and a Longer Life Span

Sep 1, 2020 / Did You Know?

A March 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who take more steps daily greatly lower their risk of an early death from any cause.

New Guidelines for Managing Heart Failure with Physical Therapy

Feb 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition. New guidelines say people with a recent heart failure diagnosis should seek care from a physical therapist.

A State-by-State Look at the Opioid Crisis

Sep 22, 2016 / Health Tips

Escalating use of prescription opioids for pain management has drastically contributed to America's opioid epidemic.

Research Shows: Physical Therapy for Back Pain Curbs Opioid Prescriptions

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.