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Physical Therapy: A Key To Injury Prevention

You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if

Does Physical Therapy Timing Make a Difference in Treating Back Pain?

Treating low back pain with physical therapy soon after symptoms start does not make a clinically important difference when compared with starting therapy later.

Physical Therapy: What To Expect

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPYPhysical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

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I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

The Power of Physical Therapy

In a recent analysis, Physical Therapy has been proven to be just as efficient as surgery in treating one type of lower back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis. In comparison, not only did physical therapy have an equal outcomes as surgery, but their was less complications than a post surgery patient might experience. Receiving

What to Expect in Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Physical therapists who practice sports medicine treat and help prevent sports injuries. Here's what it's like to work through resolving a sports injury.

Physical therapy—but socially distanced

Christopher J. Hasson, director of the Neuromotor Systems Laboratory at Northeastern, is pioneering research that combines physical therapy with tele-robotics — creating a robotic arm that attaches to a patient and takes the place of a therapist, helping maintain distance while still providing patients the support they need.

What You Should Wear To Physical Therapy

What You Should Wear To Physical Therapy. Here are some tips and ideas about what you should bring to PT.

Need physical therapy? 3 key questions your PT will ask

Physical therapy can be helpful if you have an injury or a condition that affects mobility or is causing pain. But before you embark on a course of treatment, your physical therapist will ask cruci...

How Technology Has Strengthened Physical Therapy

Though technology may be useful for urgent care, areas like physical therapy can benefit just as much.

Is There A Difference Between Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy?

Physiotherapy and physical therapy are generally the same. However, while they are used interchangeably, there are slight differences between them.

Physical Therapy for Voice Problems? Absolutely, Says One Specialist

April 23, 2015: A prominent specialist at the University of Virginia is voicing support for physical therapy by using physical therapy to support the voice.

Simple Methods to Keep You Motivated in Physical Therapy

Learn how to stay motivated in physical therapy to make the most out of your rehabilitation.

Did Physical Therapy Transform a Life? Tell Us Your Story

February 19, 2015: If there's 1 thing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants know a thing or 2 about, it's patient transformation, and how physical therapy can make a very real difference in the life of a patient.