Physical therapy is a medical treatment that helps you improve your function, range of motion, and overall quality of life. Physical therapy can help accelerate healing from an injury, reduce pain, ...

Physical therapy can play an important role in healthy aging by helping older adults maintain the physical strength necessary for independence. In traditional terms, physical therapy is a resource ...

Injuries often sneak up when you least expect them — a sprained ankle from a misstep, a strained muscle from lifting something too heavy, or a nagging back pain that just won’t quit. While accidents ...

Can physical therapy provide non-surgical pain relief for people who are not athletes or recovering from surgery?

When a loved one enters hospice, families often hope for two things above all else: comfort and time together.

Doctors use physical therapy to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It can help maintain muscle function, boost quality of life, and prevent complications. A physical therapist will tailor your ...

In the US, 7 million knee injuries present to emergency rooms every year following sports-related injuries. Studies show that 15-40% of sports-related injuries occur at the knee. Anterior Cruciate ...

People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests. Even though most ...

Physical therapy may offer some new mothers protection against postpartum depression, a small study from researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Physiotherapy Department suggests. The study ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized treatment for problems related to the pelvic floor. It's a group of muscles that help stabilize your core, while assisting with ...

Staying moving is an important part of healthy aging and independence. For many older adults, physical therapy can be a useful resource in this effort. Traditionally, people have viewed physical ...