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Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits, such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, and improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of [...]

We can’t stop time. But with the right type and amount of physical activity, we can help stave off many age-related health problems and live life to its fullest READ MORE

Francis joined the MPT team in May of 2019. He attended Saint Louis University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science in 2015, and earned his Doctorate of Physical [...]

Falls and a fear of falling can diminish your ability to lead a full and independent life. READ MORE

While we used to believe that pain originated within the tissues of our body, we now understand that pain does not exist until the brain determines it does. READ MORE

Basketball is the sport of first choice of millions of youth in the United States and, by some estimates, as many as 800 million individuals of all ages worldwide. READ MORE

US population estimates indicate that 5 percent of people over age 65—about 5.2 million—and more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s disease. READ MORE

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. READ MORE

Stroke can happen to anyone at any time—regardless of race, sex, or even age. READ MORE