As more people stay active as they age, overuse injuries are increasing. A non-invasive treatment known as shockwave therapy ...

Many people have back pain and the solutions for relief are many. One seating adjustment, however, might come as a surprise ...

If you’ve ever had physical therapy, you know that home-based exercises are an important part of the process. If you don’t do them correctly, they won’t do you any good. But an app is helping some ...

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 ...

Several senior living providers recently have brought therapy services in-house in an effort to provide residents easy and consistent access to such care and to remove potential access barriers such ...

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 ...

Physical therapy is key to any cerebral palsy treatment plan. Talk with a doctor to get a referral to one near you. Share on Pinterest NickyLloyd/Getty Images Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term ...

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 supports Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) care by maintaining strength and flexibility, improving movement, and lowering the risk of contractures. A physical therapist also monitors ...

Physical therapy (PT) is used in the management of many medical conditions. But variation in rates paid by commercial insurers can contribute to high out-of-pocket costs, leading some patients to ...