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.
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Physical Therapy: Gateway to Adventure, Independence, and Community
Participants in Destination Rehab enjoy a hub of adventure, independence, and community in the great outdoors of Oregon, while receiving help for neurologic and chronic conditions.
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Man Walks 1,000 Miles for Change — PT Helps
When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, Terry Willis was spurred to action. His goal was to call attention to racial injustice in America and the need for reforms. Physical therapy helped him along his journey.
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Physical Therapy for Broken Foot Helps Dancer Make Sought-After Audition
Physical therapy played a major role in helping Sydney Mesher achieve a longtime goal to become a member of the famed Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, despite a serious injury to her foot.
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From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor’s Journey
At age 39 and in good health Brian de Castro didn’t fit the profile of someone likely to find himself on a ventilator for two weeks, and in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.
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More Movement Means Better Health
Learn how physical therapy can play a role in addressing the alarming lack of activity among Americans of all ages and abilities, even you.
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Physical Therapy or Steroid Injections for Knee Arthritis: What’s Best?
A recent New England Jounal of Medicine study found that people with knee OA had less pain and more mobility after receiving physical therapy than people who got up to three cortisone shots during the same period. Their research also supports a series of other evidence pointing to the benefit of physical therapy for knee OA.
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PTs on the Front Lines Share Their COVID-19 Stories
Two physical therapists thrust into a vital, but harrowing role in the early epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic share stories about their patients and advice based on their expertise and experiences. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/love-of-their-patients-pts-on-front-lines-share-th
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Benefits of Exercise Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis
Physical therapist Steve Morris, immediate past president of APTA’s American Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy discusses the role of physical activity in cancer prevention and in the improvement of quality of life for cancer survivors. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/benefits-of-exercise-before-after-cancer-diagnosis
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Physical Therapy’s Role in the Fight Against COVID-19
People recovering from the most severe effects of the novel coronavirus, may have a long road ahead, physical therapists are already playing an essential role in their care. And physical therapy will continue to be needed by many long after they leave the hospital. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/physical-therapy-s-role-in-fight-against-covid-19
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Early Intervention Helps Toddler Who Experienced Stroke Keep Up With Peers
Did you know that a baby can have a stroke before it’s born? Emma Fitzsimmons didn’t, until her son was about four months old. Emma shares her story and physical therapist Patricia Torres provides a clinical point of view and why it’s never too early to start physical therapy.
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Telehealth for Physical Therapy: Why Now More Than Ever?
COVID-19 has dramatically increased the interest in telehealth services. Listen in as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lead PT Christi Crawford discusses the benefits of telehealth for veterans, their caregivers, and health care providers. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/telehealth-physical-therapy-why-now-more-than-ever
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Success With Physical Therapy Leads Older Adult to Advocate for Himself, Others
Howard Wolinsky, 72-year old medical columnist, had serious neck pain but his doctor would not give him a referral for physical therapy. He settled at first, then eventually advocated for himself to finally get a referral to see a physical therapist who helped him a lot.
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Helping Kids With Autism Make Connections Through Dancing and Physical Therapy
Anjana Bhat, PT, discusses her research and experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and answers these questions: What helps to develop social and cognitive abilities and why do kids with autism tend to smile and engage more when they take part in creative movement activities like dancing with music and yoga? https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/dancing-to-music-physical-therapy-helping-kids-wit
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PT Who Experienced Multiple Concussions Now Focuses on Helping Patients with TBIs
Due to an active lifestyle and a lot of bad luck, Lauren Ziaks, PT has had nine concussions. After a series of wrong turns and missed connections during her own recovery, Lauren now helps those who experience concussions. Her goals are to close the education gap about concussion and how to treat it. The other is to help prevent anyone who has had a concussion from experiencing long-term deficits. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/pt-overcomes-nine-concussions-designs-protocol-tre
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A Father’s Invention and Physical Therapy Offer Mobility, Hope for Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries
The Morelands knew before their son Brody was born that he would face significant challenges from spina bifida. Thanks to their son’s spirit, their pediatric physical therapist, and their “frog,” a mobility device created by Brody’s dad, Brody’s abilities and his future are looking bright.
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Benefits of Aerobic Exercise During Pregnancy for Newborns
Can a mom increase the chance that her child could have improved movement skills and grow up to be physically active if she is physically active during pregnancy? A pediatric physical therapist shares astonishing results of a study conducted on this topic. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/benefits-of-aerobic-exercise-during-pregnancy-newb
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Overcoming Severe Pain, IT Band Syndrome, and a Labrum Tear
A physically active young woman with a common overuse injury among runners and a tear in the cartilage in her hip turns to physical therapy after years of trying everything to get better. https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/success-story-overcoming-severe-pain-it-band-syndr
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Dancing with the Stars and Physical Therapy’s Role on the Show
Val Chmerkovskiy and physical therapist Gina Minchella share Dancing with the Stars show insights, including how those in front of the cameras and behind the scenes reduce the risk of injury and treat the aches and pains that come from highly competitive dancing. https://www.choosept.com/Radio/Detail/dancing-with-stars-pro-val-chmerkovskiy-physical-t
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A Young Woman’s Journey to Paralympic Swimming
Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when born with a rare condition called arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Listen as she shares her story of empowerment, the impacts of physical therapy and her mother’s support, and what every person with a disability should know. https://www.choosept.com/Radio/Detail/adapt-to-overcome-young-woman-s-journey-to-paralym
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