Physical Therapy

By Greg Presto, CPT
Expert Reviewed
Close up of unrecognisable physical therapist stretching hip of a client
7 Signs You May Need to See a Physical Therapist
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
older adult wearing shorts and tennis shoes on a track holds knees weakening with age
Why Your Knees Weaken with Age and What to Do About It
Fitness
By Emily Abbate, CPT
Expert Reviewed
person sits on pavement and holds heel of foot due to plantar fasciitis pain
8 Exercises to Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis, According to Physical Therapists
Fitness
By Amy Marturana Winderl
Expert Reviewed
person rubbing sore thigh muscles hoping to speed up muscle recovery
Sore After a Workout? Here Are the Best Ways to Speed Up Muscle Recovery
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
Expert Reviewed
two people doing a leg stretch on a bench outside pre-workout
Does Stretching Prevent Injuries? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Fitness
By Tiffany Ayuda
Expert Reviewed
older adult doing a side-lying hip exercise after hip replacement surgery
11 Exercises to Fast-Track Your Healing After a Hip Replacement
Fitness
By Amy Marturana Winderl
Expert Reviewed
pregnant woman doing glute bridge diastasis recti exercise with a physical therapist
Do You Have Ab Muscle Separation? These 10 Diastasis Recti Exercises Can Help Fix It
Fitness
By Caroline Juster
Fit young woman doing glute bridge exercise at home
How to Tell if You Have an Anterior Pelvic Tilt, and 9 Exercises to Fix It
Fitness
By Amy Marturana Winderl
Expert Reviewed
parents helping their baby daughter learn how to walk in living room
Can’t Kneel? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
mixed media collage of Winter Olympic athlete Danielle Aravich on a blue background with images of a hot bath and healthy foods for joint health
4 Things Olympians Do Every Day to Take Care of Their Joints
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
Expert Reviewed
Shot of a young woman experiencing pain while working out in a gym
5 Exercise Mistakes Harming Your Joints
Fitness
By Jessica Migala
Expert Reviewed
Rear view of elderly woman stretching in bedroom, experience mobility loss
Why Your Mobility Worsens As You Age, and What to Do About It
Fitness
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Woman Using Foam Roller to Self-Massage Muscles at Home
5 Things Physical Therapists Do Every Day to Combat Sore Muscles
Fitness
By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
couple using a sauna for post-workout recovery
9 Popular Workout Recovery Tricks That Don't Actually Work
Fitness
By Ashley Lauretta
Expert Reviewed
woman on the floor foam rolling her IT band
IT Band Pain? Don't Roll It. Do This Instead
Fitness
By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
active woman wearing a face mask to exercise on a gym's stationary bike during the covid-19 pandemic
All Your Questions About Exercise and COVID-19, Answered
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
man in a grey shirt doing range of motion exercises in living room
8 Range of Motion Exercises to Keep Your Joints Strong and Healthy
Fitness
By Amanda Capritto
Expert Reviewed
Pensive older adult sitting on the floor looking out of window
Struggling to Get Up Off the Floor? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
My Ordinary Foot
Can’t Stand on Your Tiptoes? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Lauren Bedosky
Expert Reviewed
Two people walking down stairs outside.
Knee Pain Going Down Stairs? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Amanda Capritto
Expert Reviewed
Mature man sitting on bedroom floor looking at smart phone
Struggling to Get Down on the Floor? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
man at desk in front of a computer holding his wrist in pain
The 10 Best Wrist Stretches to Relieve Aches and Pains
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Man doing a wrist stretch after doing push-ups outside
The One Wrist Stretch You Need To Make Push-Ups and Planks Less Painful
Fitness
By Amy Marturana Winderl
Expert Reviewed
caucasian woman going pigeon pose on a yoga mat in front of a white brick background
The 12 Best Sciatica Stretches, According to a Physical Therapist
Fitness
By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
close up of a caucasian woman in white shirt holding her sore shoulder
6 Gentle Exercises to Reduce Arm Soreness From the COVID-19 Vaccine
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Fit woman skipping rope in the park
Pee A Little During Exercise? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Tim Petrie, PT, OCS
Expert Reviewed
black woman in a pink sweater rubbing her neck before doing exercises for neck pain
The 4 Best Exercises for Neck Pain Relief
Fitness
By William Lynch
Silhouette of golfer
Where to Put a Strap for Golfer's Elbow
Fitness
By Beth Greenwood
Doctor putting cast on boy's arm
Broken Wrist Complications After Cast Removal and Physical Therapy
Fitness
By Melissa Sabo
Therapist home visit
Side Effects of Physical Therapy
Fitness
By Aubrey Bailey
Expert Reviewed
Mature man stretching while working at home
6 Exercises for Numb Fingers and Tingling Hands
Fitness
By Crystal Welch
Expert Reviewed
Patient doing physical exercises with physical therapist , in
Physical Therapy Exercises for an Ankle Fracture Repaired With a Plate and Screws
Fitness
By Amy Marturana Winderl
Expert Reviewed
Runner with a muscle cramp after workout in the city park in cold weather
Get Muscle Cramps After Workouts? Here's Why, and What to Do About It
Fitness
By Siddhi Camila Lama
Expert Reviewed
closeup of a man's hand holding a dumbbell to do hand-strengthening exercises
The Best Hand-Strengthening Exercises for Improving Grip
Fitness
By Miguel Cavazos
Physical Therapist Working with a Patient
Exercises for Neuromuscular Reeducation
Fitness
By Keith Strange
broken femur
Physical Therapy Treatments of a Femur Fracture of the Thigh Bone
Fitness
By George W. Citroner
Yoga at home: Cat Pose
At-Home Rehabilitation Exercises for a Deltoid Injury
Fitness
By Matthew Schirm
Man stretching
Elbow Rehab for a Brachioradialis Strain
Fitness
By Sara Lindberg
Expert Reviewed
Women stretching ankle
Physical Therapy to Prevent Ankle Scar Tissue
Fitness
By Greg Cooper, D.C.
Young woman wearing bra and panties, hands on hips, rear view
Physical Therapy for Sacrotuberous Ligament Pains
Fitness
By Stephanie Romo
Expert Reviewed
Young sporty woman doing stretches for SI joint like supine knee to chest
The Best Low-Impact Exercises for Lower Back Pain From SI Joint Dysfunction
Fitness
By Crystal Welch
Expert Reviewed
Woman meditates in yoga asana Padmasana
4 Physical Therapy Tips for C5 and C6 Spine Problems
Fitness
By Jacob Stutsman
Expert Reviewed
Young sport woman feeling wrist pain
The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Healing a Broken Wrist
Fitness
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Closeup of woman sitting on a couch and massaging foot and broken toe
3 Moves to Ease Into Working Out With a Broken Toe
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
Expert Reviewed
African American woman stretching
Physical Therapy Exercises for Cervical Radiculopathy Unilateral Weakness
Fitness
By Denise Stern
Close-up of a human spine
Physical Therapy for Lumbar Compression Fractures
Fitness
By Aubrey Bailey
Expert Reviewed
African-American woman in purple, long-sleeve workout top lifting purple hand weights (1 to 2 pounds), doing sciatica exercises outdoors in front of a blurred-out city background
The 7 Best Stretches and Exercises for Weight Lifting With Sciatic Pain
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
Expert Reviewed
Mature man riding a health club stationary bike for exercise after total knee replacement
Everything You Need to Know About Exercising After a Knee Replacement
Fitness
By Aubrey Bailey
Expert Reviewed
Young sporty attractive woman practicing yoga, doing paripurna navasana exercise, balance pose, working out, wearing sportswear, black pants and top.
Physical Therapy Exercises for Numbness in Leg
Fitness
By Kelsey Casselbury
Expert Reviewed
Young woman stretching, low section, close-up (focus on foreground)
Exercises for Hallux Rigidus
Fitness
By Kimberly Rienecke
Serious brunette woman lying on a medical table
Exercises for a Person With Avascular Necrosis
Fitness
By Andra Picincu
Expert Reviewed
Sporty female athlete in black sports bra and leggings doing side squat exercise at home
Physiotherapeutic Exercises for Cerebellar Ataxia
Fitness
By Aubrey Bailey
Expert Reviewed
Life can be tough but so can you
Physical Therapy Exercises for Brachial Plexus Injuries
Fitness
By Malissa Rodenburg
Expert Reviewed
Young person with long hair in a bun and headphones walking on treadmill at gym
Treadmill Giving You Back Pain? Here's What You're Doing Wrong and How to Fix It
Fitness
By Melissa Sabo
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Physical Therapy Exercises for Calf Pain After Being in a Cast
Fitness
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
A female road runner holding her injured knee
What Causes the Pain in the Back of Your Knee When Straightening Your Leg?
Fitness
By Erik Tyler
broken leg man wearing ankle support with walking crutches
How Does a CAM Walker Work?
Fitness