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Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a very common leg injury brought on by overuse, making it very prevalent among athletes who play endurance sports. Up to 12 percent of running injuries and 24 percent of cycling injuries can be attributed...

Occupational therapy is a form of treatment commonly recommended in children. When it’s your child, it’s natural to wonder what treatment is, how it will affect your child, and if it is safe. Pediatric occupational therapy is a rich field...

Physical therapy is designed to help keep you moving safely and effectively, and it is a powerful form of treatment for a range of conditions, including some forms of arthritis. While there is no cure for the inflammation in the...

“Should I keep playing or take myself out of the game?” This is the question a player may find themselves asking in the middle of the game. It is asked while their head feels as if it is actively splitting,...

You may have heard the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy used in close proximity to one another. Some people even believe them to be interchangeable terms for the same thing. While these two fields are very similar, key differences can...

For many people, physical therapy is a critical component of their medical care, whether it’s to recover from an injury or prevent degenerative conditions from worsening. Unfortunately, the effectiveness and importance of physical therapy don’t always mean it is affordable,...

Physical therapists have extremely rewarding jobs that are also very demanding. They spend their days diagnosing and treating patients with health conditions that limit their ability to move and perform everyday activities. By restoring their physical function and mobility, physical...

Physical therapy is an area of medication focused on helping the body to function properly through a series of exercises, technologies, and therapies. People may seek physical therapy to recover from an injury, prevent an injury, manage an existing condition,...

There are many myths regarding exercise floating around the internet and healthcare. One of the biggest ones is children should not lift weights. Research is clear that resistance training is safe and effective for children and adolescents. Exercise should be...