Ryan Smith was 23 when he felt a pop in his back while performing a heavy dead lift at the gym. That pop led to an immediate, ...

Physical therapy is routinely recommended for knee pain attributed to a degenerative meniscal tear, but its efficacy has not been established. We randomly assigned participants 45 to 85 years of age ...

Physical therapy (PT) can be especially helpful if you are living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and are able to exercise. The main goal of physical therapy for SMA — a rare genetic condition that ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Physical therapy, or PT, is known to help with recovery from injuries. But it can also stop many kinds of nagging pain ...

The NLM reports that from the 1,700 patients seen in private practice physical therapy, 86% reported that they were completely satisfied with their care. Physical therapy is multipurpose. Whether ...

Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with little to no treatment, but back pain that is sharp, shooting or radiating ...

Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy patient Judy Cook, pictured here, is doing plank exercises on a beach in Hawaii. Her experience at the Lacey clinic keeps her healthy and strong for her travel ...

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The nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) can disrupt a person’s ability to walk, balance, and even carry out the most basic everyday activities. Staying physically active can improve sleep ...

Physical therapy, or PT, is known to help with recovery from injuries. But it can also stop many kinds of nagging pain from becoming debilitating and give you the confidence to avoid falls. Before ...

A herniated disc can cause significant discomfort, limiting your daily activities and affecting your quality of life. If you're struggling with pain, stiffness, or mobility issues, it's essential to ...