During physical therapy, a physical therapist creates a custom exercise program and guides you through exercises over weeks or months. They may also provide exercises for you to do at home.

Nancy Landgraff, department chair and professor of physical therapy, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. The milestone honors her 43 years of ...

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, then stagger your feet with your right leg forward and the left slightly back. Raise ...

Children grow rapidly, and injuries and illnesses are sometimes unavoidable. Other children may have or may develop conditions that involve longer term treatment. Physical therapy may be an option ...

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Following the program's receipt of the PTCAS application, the UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy Program admissions committee will review verified and completed applications. Based on the review, ...

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 ...

They are qualified to assess and treat injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that affect mobility, physical function, and the overall quality of life. Treatment plans typically involve ...

It’s never too late to start an exercise program or improve your current one. You can improve your balance with walking, chair yoga, and tai chi, too. Make a point to do some physical activity ...

Doctors commonly miss Piriformis syndrome as the reason for patient low back pain. The muscle spasm which generates piriformis syndrome produces symptoms resembling low back pain and sciatica or hip ...

That said, cycling alone won’t protect you from one common side effect of aging: sarcopenia a.k.a. the loss of muscle mass ...