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 ...

Our sense of balance declines with age, but there are things we can do to improve it. Standing on one leg and doing wobble ...

Gentle range of motion exercises can help people with ALS maintain flexibility, ease stiffness, and support comfort in daily movement.

Injuries often sneak up when you least expect them — a sprained ankle from a misstep, a strained muscle from lifting ...

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 ...

Mike: So as we age, typically, our balance will decline, unfortunately. Some common causes of this are weakness. The weaker ...

Physical therapy is key to any cerebral palsy treatment plan. Talk with a doctor to get a referral to one near you. Share on Pinterest NickyLloyd/Getty Images Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term ...

Physical therapy, or PT, is known to help with recovery from injuries. But it can also stop many kinds of nagging pain from becoming debilitating and give you the confidence to avoid falls. Before ...

Physical therapy may be used alongside other treatments to help reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve mental health. Chronic pain and fatigue are common symptoms of fibromyalgia. You may also ...

Aquatic therapy involves performing specific exercises in a water environment, which benefits people who need lower-impact exercise without excessive joint strain. Medicare Part B may cover aquatic ...