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Physical Therapist’s Guide to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It’s estimated that […]
How Physical Therapists Manage Pain
As America combats a devastating opioid epidemic, safer, non-opioid treatments have never been of greater need. Physical therapy is among the safe, effective alternatives recommended […]
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as the result of chronic and repetitive compression or “impingement” of the rotator-cuff tendons in the shoulder, causing pain and movement […]
Strong Men Put Their Heart Health First
Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead […]
Physical Therapist's Guide to Cancer
Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body that causes destruction of normal, healthy cells. This process affects the health and function of […]
Physical Therapist's Guide to Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by disease or injury. The most common disease affecting the knee is osteoarthritis. Knee injuries can occur as the result […]
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is a painful condition that affects people of all ages. The condition tends to develop more in middle-aged, elderly, and individuals who have […]
Back Pain Is Often Over-Treated
Despite abundant evidence and published guidelines calling for conservative initial treatment of most back pain through methods including physical therapy and over-the-counter medications such as […]
Physical Therapist's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the United States population. RA often results in pain and inflammation in […]