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Exercise supervised by a physical therapist can help anyone undergoing cancer treatment exercise safely and comfortably during treatment, and remain physically active. It also may relieve many of the side effects of cancer treatment.

A modern affliction has osteopathic physicians prescribing the selfie stance to patients checking their devices: Keep your head up and hold the phone straight out.

The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) recently announced the findings of a study on the cost of treatments for lower back pain. It showed that newly diagnosed patients with low back pain who received physical therapy as their first intervention had lower total Medicare costs and improved function when compared to receiving injections or surgeries as their first intervention. 

With approximately 10 million Americans already suffering from osteoporosis and another 44 million at high risk, National Osteoporosis Month highlights the importance of maintaining bone health. Most of us don’t realize it, but we reach our peak bone mass at age 30, so it’s critical to be working toward building strong bones in our youth and maintaining bone health as we age.

We need to remember plenty of numbers — phone, debit card PIN, ZIP code, Social Security and many others. But do you know your most important health numbers? Knowing these — and doing something about them — can improve your health and reduce your medical costs. Some essential numbers to know and keep an eye on are blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and blood glucose.

Physical therapists, who are experts in restoring and improving motion, recommend that elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall-related injuries.

Are you experiencing problems with dizziness? Every spring and fall we see large fluctuations in the weather. This change is often responsible for many people experiencing problems with dizziness.

Proper recovery following a workout is as essential as the workout itself. Whether you are beginning to work out for the first time or are altering your regimen, proper recovery is crucial to sustaining a long-term workout plan.

Making a commitment to be physically active is one of the best ways families can prevent or combat obesity and its consequences. Physical therapists support the Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines, which states …

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, face or neck. In the United States, an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions occur annually.

Pitcher’s Elbow, also known as medial epicondyle apophysitis, is a common injury that occurs among young baseball players. Caused by “overuse” and “repetitive motion,” Pitcher’s Elbow causes pain and swelling inside of the elbow and can limit one’s range of motion.