National Physical Therapy Month
Every October the American Physical Therapy Association sponsors National Physical Therapy Month. This year the campaign will reveal 7 myths about physical therapy, and will […]
Physical Therapy Plays Role in Tiger Woods’ Return Following Knee Surgery
ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 27, 2009 — The world watched Wednesday as Tiger Woods made his much anticipated comeback to professional golf after undergoing ACL (anterior […]
Tips For A Healthy Back
A combination of high-calorie diets, inactive lifestyles and increasing hours in front of the desk or computer have caused more and more Americans to gain […]
How Physical Therapy Can Help Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition involving the inflammation of the joints which affects millions of people on a day-to-day basis. This uncomfortable and painful disease unfortunately […]
Importance of Posture
Everyone knows it’s important to maintain good posture, but many Americans have posture issues. Heads up! There’s a lot more to it than you thought, […]
Keeping Up With Your New Years Resolution
While resolutions are well-intentioned, unfortunately most people fail at keeping them. With all the hype surrounding these promises, it’s easy to get caught up in […]
Physical Therapy Treatment for Headaches
Benefits of Physical Therapy Reduce head, neck, and shoulder pain Restore spinal alignment Strengthen muscles Normalize and restore neck range of motion Reduce clenching and […]
Bone Health is Important at Any Age
While some degree of bone loss is a normal part of the aging process, abnormal bone loss resulting in low bone density affects 18 million […]
Recovering From A Stroke
Stroke is the number three cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious long-term disability. If stroke strikes you or a […]
Walkers and Canes: Get the Right Fit
Physical Therapists can properly assess and fit walking aids to prevent injuries The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes […]