A recent study found that measures of physical function, such as grip strength and gait speed, are strongly associated with ...

Physical therapy isn’t just for those recovering from serious injuries. It’s a powerful tool for enhancing performance, ...

Residents dealing with back and joint pain can now get some relief thanks to an expansion of OSF Healthcare’s physical ...

Bessie Virginia Blount was a physical therapist, inventor and forensic scientist who invented an electronic feeding device in ...

Dr. Lamar Frasier shares his passion for physical therapy and his dedication to providing customized care at Georgia Sports Physical Therapy.

Slick roads, parking lots, and sidewalks can pose as hazards to those on their feet during the winter.A slip and fall can cause various injuries such as breaks ...

Exposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective ...

A career in physical therapy offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives by helping them ...

They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an injury, or surgery, as well as those dealing with a chronic condition that affects their ability to walk. While ...

It may be, she added, that weekly therapy sessions are simply not scalable to a broad population, and the field should explore light-touch alternatives, like single-session interventions and ...

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) helps people improve their mobility and physical functioning, manage pain, and prevent disability. Someone earns a DPT degree after completing the necessary training ...

DPT students gain experience in UMass Lowell Physical Therapy Clinic. First- and second-year DPT students practice interacting, admitting and treating patients prior to their formal clinical education ...