Physical therapy is routinely recommended for knee pain attributed to a degenerative meniscal tear, but its efficacy has not ...

A randomized trial showed that adding in-clinic physical therapy to home exercise did not lead to greater reductions in knee ...

More than half the participants in a national study on exercise and PT for knee pain were UBMD Ortho patients.

The stretching and strengthening exercises provided about the same amount of pain relief whether or not a person got real or ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease of aging responsible for chronic disability among older adults with approximately 70 million (20% of the population) being affected currently in the United ...

The NLM reports that from the 1,700 patients seen in private practice physical therapy, 86% reported that they were completely satisfied with their care. Physical therapy is multipurpose. Whether ...

Physical therapy, or physiotherapy, can help prevent and manage osteoporosis by strengthening bones and muscles, improving balance, and helping patients rehabilitate after injuries. Osteoporosis can ...

Neuropathy refers to symptoms caused by nerve damage, such as severe and chronic pain, tingling, numbness, cramps, and weakness. Physical therapy may be able to help reduce the symptoms of neuropathy.

A recent review published in Pediatric Physical Therapy has highlighted deficiencies in the scientific support and ...

The nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) can disrupt a person’s ability to walk, balance, and even carry out the most basic everyday activities. Staying physically active can improve sleep ...