For The Young At Heart
People are living longer than ever before. Advances in medicine, nutritional awareness, and improved exercise habits have contributed to the rapid growth of the 65+ age group. By the year 2030, there will be more people over age 65 than under age ... [... more]
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What You Need to Know About Arthritis
Almost all of us know someone who has been affected by arthritis or a related condition. Ironically, arthritis is so commonplace that we sometimes underestimate its seriousness as a threat to the public health. According to the national Centers ... [... more]
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APTA / Find a PT
Find a PT allows you to search a national database of physical therapist members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for the purpose of finding a physical therapist who is right for you. Physical therapists (PTs) who are members ... [... more]
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APTA / Who Are PTs & PTAs?
Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform ... [... more]
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APTA / Foot and Ankle
In addition, we will discuss some important information that will be of special interest to people living with diabetes and other diseases. But whatever the nature of your foot/ankle problem, physical therapy can often help you recover function ... [... more]
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Taking Care of Your Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
A vast range of human activities- from playing the piano, to laying bricks, to opening a can of soda- would be impossible without the healthy functioning of the elbow, wrist, and hand. And yet this area is one of the most intricate- and one of ... [... more]
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Taking Care of Your Knees
When the mother of the hero Achilles dipped him in the River Styx, she held him by the heel, leaving that spot unprotected. For most of us mortals, however, that most vulnerable spot is two joints higher. The knee is a relatively simple joint ... [... more]
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What You Need To Know About Neck Pain
Your head and neck region is vulnerable to many different stresses. Bad posture can cause misalignment of your neck, head, and spine. Car accidents can cause whiplash. Age and wear and tear can cause arthritis. Even activities such as gum chewing ... [... more]
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APTA / Insurance Coverage
A Kaiser Family Foundation consumer guide to handling disputes with your employer or private health plan. From the Kaiser Family Foundation, a basic overview of private insurance for health care. The best way to take care of your health is to ... [... more]
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The Secret of Good Posture
The American Physical Therapy Association would like to share a secret with you. It can help you do more with less effortâEUR¦ breathe easierâEUR¦ feel great. The secret is about good posture, which can be an important part of [... more]
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APTA / Home
Disclaimer: The information within "Physical Therapy and Your Body" is not intended as a substitute for professional health care. If you experience signs or symptoms of disease or illness you should seek the advice of a physical therapist or ... [... more]
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For Women of All Ages
Women are unique in many ways. At the most fundamental level, womenâEURs bodies are structured to give birth and supply early nutrition to the next generation. But whether or not a woman decides to have children, her reproductive system affects ... [... more]
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