Hamstring Stretches
Tight hamstring muscles are very common due to desk jobs. Learn four easy hamstring stretches to lengthen tight hamstring muscles today.

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Physical therapy can be helpful in treating knee pain.

Does an Inversion Table Help Low Back Pain?
Inversion tables are devices to help with low back pain. But do they work?

10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Low Back Pain
Learn the 10 things you should stop doing now to help treat your low back pain.

The Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that support the shoulder joint.

Sciatca - Causes and Treatment of Sciatica
Sciatica results in low back pain that radiates down the leg. Learn the common causes and treatment options for sciatica.

Lower Back Stretches
Exercises to stretch the lower back muscles are reviewed.

Stretching Exercises for Your Back
Learn exercises to stretch the tight muscles of your back.

Common Symptoms of Low Back Pain
Where is low back pain felt? Explore the common symptoms of low back pain.

Ankle Exercises - A Complete Guide
A complete guide of ankle exercises for the injured ankle.

Quad-Strengthening Exercises
The quadriceps (or quads) describe the four muscles located on the front of the thigh. Learn a few easy exercises to strengthen the quad muscles of the legs.

Gentle Neck Stretching Exercises
Four exercises to help gently stretch your neck muscles.

Physical Therapy After Ankle Fracture
If you have a broken ankle, physical therapy may help decrease pain and swelling and improve strength and mobility.

Physical Therapy Schools
Directory of physical therapy schools by state. Links to physical therapy school programs.

Physical Therapy Abbreviations
The words behind abbreviations used in physical therapy are uncovered in this glossary.

Physical Therapy Degrees
Physical therapists may have one or more of these degrees.

Exercises for Your Low Back
Learn easy stretches to prevent low back pain.

Physical Therapy After Fracture
Learn how physical therapy can help improve mobility after a fracture.

Stretches for the Knee
Performing knee stretches can help protect your knees from injury. Learn easy exercises to stretch the muscles and tendons around the knee joint.

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain
Learn about the common causes of hip pain and how physical therapy can help.

Scar Tissue Massage and Management
Learn how your physical therapist can help you manage scar tissue formation through the use of massage, stretching, and exercise.

Physical Therapy after a Shoulder Labrum Tear
A torn shoulder labrum may require physical therapy to help improve your ability to fully move your arm.

Physical Therapy after Elbow Fracture
An elbow fracture can cause severe loss of mobility in your arm. Physical therapy can help you return to normal activity and function after an elbow fracture.

Special Tests for Shoulder Pain
Learn about the special tests for the shoulder that your physical therapist may perform to help diagnose your painful shoulder condition.

How to Properly Wear a Sling on Your Shoulder
Learn the proper way to put on and wear a shoulder sling.

Types of Physical Therapy
Defines the major branches and areas of Physical Therapy.

Leg Stretching Exercises
Stretching exercises for tight leg muscles are reviewed.

Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome
Learn about patellofemoral stress syndrome, a common cause of knee pain.

Physical Therapy after a Proximal Humeral...
A fracture of your arm bone near the shoulder may require physical therapy to help improve normal arm function.

Do I Need a Knee Brace?
Do you need a brace after a knee injury or knee surgery? Learn more about knee braces and how to choose the right brace for you.

Exercises for Vertigo or Dizziness Caused by BPPV
If you have BPPV, a type of vertigo, this step-by-step program of Brandt Daroff exercises may help decrease your symptoms.

Physical Therapy Modalities
Physical therapy modalities are a variety of treatment tools used by therapists to decrease pain, inflammation, and treat muscle strains.

Is it Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis?
Discover the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Strain Vs. Sprain
A review of the difference between strains and sprains.

Physical Therapy After a Boxer's Fracture
A boxer's fracture in the hand can limit your function and normal mobility. Learn how physical therapy can help after suffering a boxer's fracture.

Muscle Strength Measurement
Measuring the strength of your muscles can help your physical therapist determine the best treatment for you.

Proper Posture for the Low Back
Learn how to attain and maintain proper posture to help treat low back pain

Initial Exercises After Knee Arthroscopy
Four exercises to be performed initially after undergoing knee arthroscopy.

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Learn about the causes of shoulder pain and how physical therapy can help treat shoulder pain.

Hip Strengthening Exercises
A review of three exercises to strengthen the muscles of the hip.

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
Article about low back pain symptoms, physical therapy for low back pain, and exercises for low back pain.

Ankle Strengthening
Learn exercises to increase the strength of the muscles around your ankles.

Stretching 101
Stretching is an important way to help prevent injury. Benefits and techniques of stretching are reviewed.

The Link Between Knee Pain and Your Back
Most people assume if they have knee pain the problem is due to a problem with the knee joint. This is not always the case! While the discomfort can be due to a knee condition, often it is the result of a disc protrusion in the back.

Iliotibial Band Stretches
Stretches for tight iliotibial bands.

What are the Quadriceps Muscles?
Learn about the quadriceps muscles in the front of your thigh and common injuries that can occur to the quadriceps muscles. Discover exercises that you can do to help keep your quadriceps muscles healthy.

Groin Stretches
Groin strains can be prevented by stretching the adductor muscles of the thigh.

Walking With A Cane
How to walk safely with a cane on level surfaces.

Advanced Hip Strengthening Exercises
Learn step by step instructions on how to perform challenging hip strengthening exercises.

Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises
Strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff muscles, which help lift your arm as well as rotate it away from your body.

Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation is a physical therapy modality used to strengthen muscles and promote healing.

The Gluteus Medius Muscle
Learn about the gluteus medius muscle and why it is important in physical therapy.

Physical Therapy after a Shoulder Dislocation
Learn about what to expect from physical therapy after a shoulder dislocation.

Scar Tissue
Learn what scar tissue is and how physical therapy can help manage scar tissue.

Piriformis Stretches
Easy ways to stretch the piriformis muscle.

Patella Dislocation Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help decrease the pain associated with a dislocated patella. Learn how to best treat a dislocated patella and how to prevent future episodes.

Common Causes of Back Pain
There are many causes of back pain. Find out what most commonly results in this symptom.

Exercises for Healthy Hips
These hip exercises can help keep your hips strong and flexible.

Cervical Traction for Neck Pain
Learn about cervical traction use in physical therapy for the treatment of neck pain.

Plantar Fascia Stretches
Several stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis are reviewed.

Common Causes of Hip Pain
A review of the many causes of hip pain.

Physical Therapy Treatments and Modalities
Treatments and modalities commonly used by physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to help decrease pain, increase strength and motion, and improve functional mobility.

Does Ultrasound Really Work?
Ultrasound is a common treatment used in physical therapy. But does ultrasound really help your condition?

Therapeutic Ultrasound in Physical Therapy
Learn what therapeutic ultrasound is and how it is used as part of a physical therapy program.

Idaho - Nevada
Directory of physical therapy schools by state. Links to physical therapy school programs.

Sternal Precautions
Learn about sternal precautions after open heart surgery.

Common Causes of Ankle Pain
The ankle is the most frequently injured joint in the body. Learn about the many causes of ankle pain.

Exercises to Prevent and Ease the Pain of...
exercises to help reduce the pain experienced by carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exercises to Maintain Healthy Knees
Specific exercises to help maintain strong and mobile knee joints.

Ligaments of the Knee Joint
A brief overview and description of the human knee joint.

Morning Stretching Exercises
Stretching in the morning is a great way to "waken" up your muscles, and get them ready for the day.

How Long Should You Ice An Injury
Icing an injury helps to slows the inflammation and swelling that occurs after damage to a muscle, tendon, or ligament.

What is Range of Motion?
Understand the different types of range of motion and how it is measured in physical therapy.

Calf Muscle Stretches
The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is the large muscle in the back of the leg. It's primary action is to plantar flex the ankle, a motion that points the toes.

Shoulder Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises...
Start strengthening your rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder to help prevent shoulder pain and dysfunction or to regain normal motion after injury or surgery.

Ligaments of the Ankle Joint
A brief review of the ligaments of the ankle.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a painful condition that affects the arms or legs after some form of injury has occurred

Assistance With Mobility in Physical Therapy
Understand the various levels of assistance required to maintain independent functional mobility.

New York - Utah
Directory of physical therapy schools by state. Links to physical therapy school programs.

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Phyiscal Therapy treatment strategies for ili0tibial band friction syndrome (ITBS).

Quadricep Stretches
Three easy exercises to stretch tight quadricep muscles.

Shoulder Exercises After Arthroscopic Surgery
A review of four exercises that should be performed progressively after shoulder arthroscopy.

Does Spinal Decompression Help Low Back Pain?
Spinal decompression for low back pain has been advertised as a new breakthrough in the treatment of low back pain. Does it really help low back pain?

Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance.

Physical Therapy after a Jones Fracture
A Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal can be a painful injury that limits your ability to walk. Physical therapy can help you return to normal function after a Jones fracture.

Stair Climbing Basics
Learn how to safely and correctly walk up and down stairs on an injured leg.

Weight Bearing Restrictions
Weight bearing restrictions are reviewed.

The Towel Chest Stretch
Learn how to stretch the pectoral muscles in the chest with a towel.

Favorite Leg Stregthening Exercises
Physical therapy is an important part of many surgery recoveries. Here, exercises to strengthen leg muscles after surgery are reviewed.

Special Tests of the Knee
Four special tests evaluate each of the ligaments in the knee. Learn how to perform these special tests.

Common Fractures of the Leg, Ankle, and Foot
Learn about common hip, leg, ankle, and foot fractures that are often treated by physical therapists.

The Hamstring Muscles
Learn all about the hamstring muscles, common hamstring injuries, and ways to keep your hamstrings healthy.

Self Assisted Neck Stretches
Four gentle neck stretches to loosen tight muscles of the neck are reviewed.

Physical Therapy for a Colles' Fracture
A Colles' fracture is a common type of wrist fracture. Learn how physical therapy can help improve mobility and function after a Colles' fracture.

Can I Ride a Bicycle after Total Knee...
Is riding a bicycle after a total knee replacement possible? Learn about biking after knee replacement surgery.

The Gait Cycle
The gait cycle is used to describe the complex activity of walking.

Shoulder Active Range of Motion Exercises
Learn how to perform active range of motion exercises for your shoulder.

Physical Therapy after Clavicle Fracture
Physical therapy for a broken clavicle can help improve range of motion and strength to maximize functional mobility.

Thigh Muscle Stretches
Three useful stretches for the thigh muscles are reviewed.

Elbow Exercises
A review of exercises to strengthen the muscles of the elbow joint.

The Knee
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is also the most injured joint during athletic activities and exercise.

Exercises to Minimize or Prevent Back Pain
Strengthening and stretching back, stomach, and thigh muscles, can help you reduce or prevent problems with back pain.

How Do I Know If I Have a Frozen Shoulder?
Learn how your physical therapist or doctor diagnoses a frozen shoulder.

The Towel Shoulder Rotation Stretch
Improve your rotator cuff flexibility and shoulder mobility with the towel shoulder rotation stretch.

A Guide to Ankle Injuries and Rehabilitation
Learn more about common ankle injuries and exercises to rehab ankle disorders.

The Pelvic Drop Exercise to Improve Hip Strength
Learn how to properly perform the pelvic drop exercise to improve strength in your hips.

Ankle Sprain Stretches
Gentle exercises to increase motion after ankle sprains are reviewed.

What is a BAPS Board?
Learn what a BAPS board is and how it is used in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Elbow Injuries and Rehabilitation
Elbow injuries are a common cause of pain in the avid golfer and tennis player. Learn about the types of elbow injuries and how to manage them.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation- Management...
RICE is an acronym used for the initial management of acute sports injuries. Learn how to put these steps into effect.

The Four Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Learn about the four phase of cardiac rehabilitation.

Quadricep Exercises
A review of exercises to strengthen the quadriceps.

Physical Therapy for Neck Pain
Learn how physical therapy can help you eliminate your neck pain and return to normal acitvity function.

Phonophoresis in Physical Therapy
Phonophoresis is used in physical therapy to help decrease inflammation and pain after injury. But does phonophoresis really work?

Quad Canes to Help with Walking
How to choose and use a quad cane to help with walking.

Physical Therapy Job Settings
Learn about the various settings where physical therapists work.

Physical Therapy after a Total Knee Replacement...
Learn what to expect from physical therapy after a total knee replacement surgery.

Virginia - West Virginia
Directory of physical therapy schools by state. Links to physical therapy school programs.

When Can I Start Running after an Ankle Fracture?
If you have a broken ankle, when is it safe to start running again?

Ice Bottle Massage for Plantar Fasciitis
Learn how to do the ice bottle massage to help decrease foot pain from plantar fasciitis.

Exercises After Hip Replacement
Learn what exercises should be performed to rehabilitate after hip replacement surgery.

Physical Therapy after a Lisfranc Fracture and...
Learn about the Lisfranc fracture of the foot and how physical therapy can help after you have had a Lisfranc fracture or dislocation.

Emergency Back Pain and Sciatica Treatment
If you have a sudden onset of low back pain or leg pain, learn what to do first to start treating your problem.

One Leg Away From Better Balance
Balance exercises for beginners.

What Are the Causes of Shoulder Pain?
Common causes of shoulder pain and shoulder dysfunction.

Types of Canes
A review of the different types of walking canes available will help you decided what cane is best for you.

Maximum Heart Rate
Learn to calculate your maximum heart rate and use it to find your exercise target heart rate.

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain
Learn how your hip controls the position of your knee and how hip weakness may be causing your knee pain.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sacroiliac dysfunction is a condition that occurs when the sacroiliac joint becomes injured or inflamed and pain results.

Shoulder Pulleys
Learn about over-the-door shoulder pulleys and how they are used in physical therapy.

The Sidelying Iliotibial Band Stretch
Learn how to manage iliotibial band friction syndrome with this effective stretch.

Hot Packs
Hot packs are a modality used by physical therapists to decrease pain due to muscle strains and spasms.

Contrast Bath in Physical Therapy
Learn about a type of whirlpool treatment called a contrast bath and how it is used in physical therapy.

The Shoulder
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body. As a result it is susceptible to many injuries.

Ankle Sprains
A review of the symptoms and management of ankle sprains, using physical therapy.

What Is a Physical Therapist?
Physical therapists are licenced professionals who work with patients to restore functional independence.

Ligaments of the Elbow Joint
A brief overview and description of the elbow joint.

Incontinence
Incontinence is a common disorder experienced by many women. Learn what incontinence means and the four most common types.

Stages of Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are categorized into four stages depending on their depth of involvement. Learn what tissue each stage involves.

How To Pectoral Stretch Exercise
An easy exercise to stretch tight pectoral muscles.

Whirlpool Use in Physical Therapy
Learn about whirlpools and how they are used in physical therapy.

How to Walk Safely with Crutches
Learn how to safely walk with crutches.

Tendon Gliding Exercises for Carpal Tunnel...
Learn how to perform tendon gliding exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Common Fractures of the Arm and Wrist
Learn about common arm, elbow, and wrist fractures that are treated by physical therapy professionals.

Exercises to Prevent Falls
Balance exercises help you maintain strong leg muscles and prevent falls. Review three exercises to improve your balance.

Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons, structures that attatch muscle to bone. Overuse is the most common cause of tendonitis. Treating tendonitis often involves resting the involved muscle.

Activity Restrictions After Total Hip Replacement
After a total hip replacement there are several activities that should be avoided to prevent hip dislocation.

Single Leg Stance
The single leg stance is a great exercise to improve balance deficits. It can be modified to increase difficulty level as you progress.

Wolff's Law
Definition of Wolff's Law and its application in physical therapy.

Safe Lifting Technique
Learn how to safely lift heavy objects without causing injury to your back.