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Developmental delay describes when young children are slower than their peers to reach milestones in key mental and physical areas READ MORE

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. The condition rarely affects the bones of the jaw, but when it does, it requires immediate attention. READ MORE

Hypotonia is the medical term for low muscle tone, which refers to the state of muscles throughout the body READ MORE

Changes in your normal walking pattern are known as gait dysfunctions which often are related to a disease or problem in different areas of the body. READ MORE

A proximal humerus fracture is a serious injury to the humerus bone in the shoulder joint. READ [...]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung condition that involves prolonged respiratory symptoms READ MORE

Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. READ MORE

Meniscal tears are common injuries to the cartilage of the knee. They can affect athletes and nonathletes alike READ MORE

Knee bursitis involves inflammation and swelling of one or more of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs) at the front of the knee. READ MORE

Physical therapists Lisa Wolboldt, PT, DPT, and Truly Moore, PT, discuss the benefits of physical therapy for people with Parkinson disease. READ MORE