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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.

When Do Physical Therapists Need to Obtain Physician Signatures?

Here are seven times when PTs need—or don't need—a physician to sign on the dotted line.

The Top 6 Things Physical Therapists Treat That Are A Surprise to Consumers

When we look at the history of Physical Therapy the profession is only about 50 or so years old. We as a profession are in an infant stage of development. The medical profession is hundreds of years old and the amount of learning and discovery is still happening. As you might imagine the growth o

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

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

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

The Power of Physical Therapy

In a recent analysis, Physical Therapy has been proven to be just as efficient as surgery in treating one type of lower back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis. In comparison, not only did physical therapy have an equal outcomes as surgery, but their was less complications than a post surgery patient might experience. Receiving

Tips From Physical Therapists on How to Manage AS

Aerobic exercise, strength training, and improving sleep can help you better manage ankylosing spondylitis. Get advice from physical therapists.

Testosterone Replacement May Help Protect Against Cardiovascular Issues

New findings published in the European Heart Journal reveal that increasing testosterone levels to normal in men who have suffered a heart attack or stroke could help prevent those and other cardiovascular issues.

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…

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.

6 Partnership Ideas for Physical Therapy Clinics

Partnering with other providers and business entities is a fantastic way to boost revenue and connect with your community. Here are six unique avenues to partnerships for PT practices.

Group therapy: Definition, benefits, what to expect, and more

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help people manage mental health conditions or cope with negative experiences and behaviors. Learn more here.

Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans

California VA physical therapy program combines exercises with instruction on the neuroscience of pain to help older Veterans improve their quality of life.

Does Ultrasound Therapy Work?

Ultrasound is mainstream, but bombarding injuries with sound waves is not as science-based as people assume and mostly ineffective at the clinic or at home. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (EWST) is particularly pricey and over-hyped.

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

Cancer survivors often face another hurdle: faster aging

Treatments that help people beat cancer also can cause them to age prematurely and die sooner, Mayo Clinic researchers report.