Aquatic therapy can ease fatigue and improve balance in people with RRMS better than conventional physical therapy, a study showed.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. Fractured ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints and muscles. Over time, it can limit your range of motion and make it hard to do your daily tasks. While medications ...

Physical therapy (PT) can help relieve sciatica pain by reducing nerve compression, improving flexibility, and strengthening muscles. Physical therapists use various techniques to treat sciatica pain, ...

Recovering from an injury is a delicate process that requires a thoughtful approach, especially when transitioning back to ...

Knee surgery may not always be needed for mensical knee tears and injuries—exercises may work just as well to heal the pain. Exercise may be as effective as surgery for knee injuries, study finds / An ...

Which physical therapy equipment to use at home is best? Depending on your physical therapy program, your doctor or physical therapist may encourage at-home exercises. If you’d like to practice ...