Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

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Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition causing rigid joints. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

What’s it like to have long COVID? What’s the best way to address it? A physical therapist shares his knowledge of the condition from several perspectives.

Physical Therapist Living With Long COVID: His Story and Clinical Expertise

Christina Iversen shares about living with juvenile arthritis and offers support and hope for others with the condition, and for parents seeking to ensure that their child experiences life to the fullest.

Juvenile Arthritis: A Young Adult Discusses Her Trials, and Triumphs Through Physical Therapy

Learn about the kinds of headaches physical therapist can treat.

Physical Therapy Can Improve or Wipe Out Many Headaches

A mother driven to help her infant son discovers the Early Intervention Program and fights to get him access to therapies that have helped him thrive and keep up with his peers.

Early Physical Therapy a Life Changer for Toddler After a Perinatal Stroke

Jennifer looked for and got help from medical providers. She did everything she was told to do, but nothing worked. In pain, inactive, and gaining weight, Jennifer was discouraged. Then she found help from physical therapists.

A Runner Sidelined by Years of Knee and Hip Pain Recovers With Physical Therapy

As a punishing linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, Robert Killebrew delivered pain. Nowadays, however, as a physical therapist he’s all about relieving it.

Linebacker Turned PT Hopes to Inspire Healthy Movement and Quality of Life

MOVEMENT2BE motivates kids, who might not otherwise have access to team sports and extracurricular activities, to value and take part in physical activities to achieve a healthy life.

MOVEMENT2BE Brings Fun, Physical Literacy To Underserved Youth

Doctors told parents of newborn Eli Starkey that he might never speak or walk. Eli’s parents and PT Anna Howard discuss the cutting edge treatment, physical therapy, faith, and determination that has Eli walking, talking, and playing ball.

Cutting-Edge Treatment and Physical Therapy Helps Child Thrive After Severe Brain Damage

Building strength and emphasizing healthy movement through physical therapy can be a valuable tool to help people who have eating disorders. It also is a means of improving people’s long-term recovery. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/value-of-physical-therapy-in-addressing-life-limit

Addressing the Life-Limiting Effects of Eating Disorders Through Physical Therapy

Back pain with sciatica— can upset the rhythm and quality of life. The typical wait-and-see approach can prolong pain needlessly. PT and researcher Julie Fritz shares significant findings that suggest it’s time to make changes to typical care.

Benefits of Early Physical Therapy Treatment for Sciatica

Three pain experts share how physical therapists can help people of all ages reduce their chances of developing pain, manage the effects of pain, and lead an active, healthful, and full life.

Physical Activity’s Role in Pain Avoidance and Management

Many older adults feel good but find themselves sitting too much, out of shape, and out of sorts. Senior athletes Learn how it’s never too late to be physically active and feel good.

70+ Adults and a PT Share How To Thrive, Despite Chronic Conditions

Learn about causes and effects of problems of the pelvic floor muscles, and what women, men, and runners should know, including woment during and after pregnancy.

Overcoming Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pain Through Physical Therapy

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