How Physical Therapy Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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

13 Ways To Keep Working Out When You Have Joint Pain

"I am an endurance runner who was just diagnosed with mild arthritis in both hips. I am feeling devastated, and don't know what to expect for my running future. Help!" –Jodi

Your Office Space: Preventing & Treating Injury

When designing a workstation or work procedures, physical therapists can be sure it is individualized to meet the specifications needed for the individual employee.

16 Conditions You Didn't Know Physical Therapy Could Help Treat

More than 93,000 physical therapists (PTs) in America treat neurological, movement, and genetic disorders as well as more common issues like headaches and dizziness.

Do You Have Knee Arthritis Or A Meniscus Tear? Physical Therapy Can Help!

Physical Therapy Can Help Many People With Arthritis And Meniscus Tears<br>Do you have knee pain? Many people do. If you ask around, you're likely to get all kinds of advice on what you should do to help your knees feel better. Some people recommend certain supplements, some recommend creams, and some

8 Pain-Fighting Tricks Physical Therapists Swear By

They massage you in a way that brings you to tears and demand that you spend some time on the torture device commonly known as a foam roller. They give you "homework" sheets filled with exercises and hold you accountable for doing them. While a physical therapist may seem like the last person you'd want to see when you're in pain, these specialists are typically the ones who'll give you immediate—and lasting—results.

Physical Therapy-When Physical Therapy Can Help

Physical therapy and recovery from injuryPhysical therapy can help you recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building muscle strength. Your physical therapist can also evaluate how you perform an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely .

Start Moving and Stay Moving with Arthritis

Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS As a physical therapist, I see a fair amount of people with arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the healthy space in a joint …

Tips to Treat Arthritis

One in five adults in the United States has been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<br>Despite the chronic pain associated with the condition, there are simple steps you can take to treat arthritis and manage its impact on your life.<br>Exercise, particularly in water: For osteoarthritis, the most common form of the condition, exercise is one of the most effective ways to control pain and increase range of motion. The buoyancy of…

Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist

Your 'how to' guide to prepare for your visit to a physical therapist.

What Sensory Overload Looks Like (and How to Calm It)

What it means to be a therapist

I wrote the following response to a discussion held recently on a Facebook group Exploring Pain Science – about the term “catastrophising”. It’s a term that elicits great an…

Exercise ideas to treat arthritis pain [VIDEO]

Many travel physical therapy specialists see patients who suffer from arthritis pain.

Many Adults With Arthritis Not Receiving Exercise Counseling

Although exercise counseling has increased among adults with arthritis, 40% still are not receiving it, a study found.