Health Tips

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

As many as 40% of people will get sciatica during their lifetime READ MORE

Pain is a completely individualized experience, and it is one of the most common symptoms that may lead someone to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional. READ MORE

February is American Heart Month. Each year in the U.S., 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for American men and women READ MORE

Sean Stephens, by his own admission, was an old man in a young man’s game. READ MORE

Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders READ MORE

Physical therapy helps people recover from sports injuries, but it also can help prevent them, an expert says. READ MORE