If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the ...

Pelvic floor health could be tied to disorders like endometriosis and painful periods. Dr. Aissa McGuirl, ortho-pelvic ...

In her freshman year of high school, Julie Keysor tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing basketball. A tear ...

(HealthDay News) — Physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression symptoms in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain, according to a study published online July 18 in ...

Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort below the ribs in your upper abdomen area. Causes range from acute digestive issues like acid reflux to chronic conditions such as esophagitis.

Exercise can help reduce pain and improve your flexibility. In fact, a 2020 review of 16 studies found that exercise therapy can be just as effective at easing persistent shoulder pain as ...

Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires ...

Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical ... There are several approaches, including: Stimulus control therapy, in which you use your bed only for sleep and sex.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold your arms out in front of you. Push your hips back and bend your knees to ...

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 ...