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Fast-Tracking Physical Therapy Can Save Time, Money

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Wash. - If you've ever twisted your ankle and seen it swell up to the size of a softball, you know that having it examined...

What Can Physical Therapy Do?

What Can Physical Therapy Do? The Healing Power of Physical Therapy Have you recently sustained an injury or some other serious physical setback? Are you experiencing pain and weakness from an old injury or a chronic health condition? If so,...

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…

How To Get Rid Of Dowager's Hump, According To Physical Therapists

Physical therapists and chiropractors share the best exercises for dowager's hump that'll help put your spine back into proper alignment.

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.

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...

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.

A Simplified Guide To Physical Therapy For Strokes

Learn why physical therapy for strokes is so helpful for stroke survivors, and what to look for as you select a facility and seek out services.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Physical Therapy

This photo infographic illustrates ten of the most common things people do not know about a job of physical therapist. Majority of people thinks physi

Physical therapy taking away soldiers’ pain

Many soldiers suffer from muscle, bone, and joint pain due to a variety of injuries. In some cases, pain medication can be helpful, but only for a short period. There are many long-term benefits soldiers can gain from physical therapy.Capt. Alisha Harvey, physical therapy clinic chief, 47th Combat Support Hospital, from Richmond, Va., manages the physical therapy clinic for servicemembers on Contingency Operating Base Adder.

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Physical therapy before ACL surgery leads to better outcomes

Prior to surgery, many patients are prescribed a course of physical therapy - pre-operative physical therapy - to prepare the knee. Pre-operative physical therapy is designed to increase muscle strength and function, and reduce further damage of the knee joint, with the overall goal of shortening the time of recovery.

Earlier physical therapy may help older patients with back pain

(HealthDay)—For older adults presenting to their primary care providers with a new visit for back pain, early referral to physical therapy (PT) services results in no clinically meaningful differences in outcomes; however, the extent of improvement in symptoms may be greater, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of The Spine Journal.

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.

Five Reasons To Choose Physical Therapy Early for Pain

If you experience an injury or develop pain, seeing a physical therapist early can help you address and manage your symptoms.