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Brought to you by the American Physical Therapy Association, this fan page is intended to serve as a place for consumers, every day people, to gather, learn and share their experiences related to mobility and motion. Become a fan to learn about the many ways in which a physical therapist can help you achieve & maintain mobility & quality of life w/o surgery or prescription medication, in many cases.

Bunions are painful, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing one. Get tips from a physical th...
12/09/2025

Bunions are painful, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing one.

Get tips from a physical therapist to maintain your foot health and quality of life.

Some shoes can alter the natural walking stride of healthy people and lead to bunions, hammer toes, or other foot and walking problems. This advice from physical therapists can positively impact foot health and movement for children, athletes, and older adults.

Early signs of intellectual disability in children may include delays in rolling, sitting, or walking. Your concerns mat...
12/03/2025

Early signs of intellectual disability in children may include delays in rolling, sitting, or walking. Your concerns matter.

A check in with a pediatric physical therapist can give you clarity and a path to helping your child build motor skills and confidence.

Intellectual disability, or ID, affects learning, thinking, and everyday tasks like dressing and communicating. Many parents seek physical therapist services to help improve their child’s overall movement (motor) skills.

ADHD and autism spectrum disorder often accompany sensory processing disorder, which can make self-care, learning, playi...
12/02/2025

ADHD and autism spectrum disorder often accompany sensory processing disorder, which can make self-care, learning, playing, or working hard to do.

Learn how a physical therapist can help.

Sensory processing disorder describes when difficulties with noticing, making sense of, and/or reacting to information perceived from touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, movements, muscles and joints interfere with daily tasks.

Tired of weakness or stiffness in your shoulder? A rotator cuff tear might be to blame. Luckily, physical therapists can...
11/28/2025

Tired of weakness or stiffness in your shoulder? A rotator cuff tear might be to blame.

Luckily, physical therapists can help you regain strength, function, and motion — and can help you avoid surgical treatment.

Learn more about how physical therapy can help.

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

You may have heard "movement is medicine," or "motion is like lotion for your joints." Movement is key to well-being and...
11/25/2025

You may have heard "movement is medicine," or "motion is like lotion for your joints."

Movement is key to well-being and maintaining the ability to do the activities you love throughout your lifespan.

Learn how a physical therapist can help you stay strong and meet your long-term health goals.

Seeing a physical therapist isn’t just for recovery. It’s also a powerful, safe strategy to support your long-term health, independence, and quality of life. Here's how a routine physical therapy check-in can help you, even without an injury.

Did you know that the shape of your shoe’s toe box can affect your walking stride, posture, and even your risk of injury...
11/22/2025

Did you know that the shape of your shoe’s toe box can affect your walking stride, posture, and even your risk of injury?

Physical therapists can assess your walking pattern and guide you to the right footwear. Learn more in our new guide.

Some shoes can alter the natural walking stride of healthy people and lead to bunions, hammer toes, or other foot and walking problems. This advice from physical therapists can positively impact foot health and movement for children, athletes, and older adults.

Is your child a sensory seeker or avoider? From play-based activities to movement strategies, physical therapists provid...
11/21/2025

Is your child a sensory seeker or avoider? From play-based activities to movement strategies, physical therapists provide personalized support to improve a child's coordination, comfort, and confidence in moving through their environment.

Learn more about how PTs treat kids with sensory processing disorder.

Sensory processing disorder describes when difficulties with noticing, making sense of, and/or reacting to information perceived from touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, movements, muscles and joints interfere with daily tasks.

If lifting your arm hurts, it could be a rotator cuff tear. These injuries can sneak up on anyone, but early physical th...
11/18/2025

If lifting your arm hurts, it could be a rotator cuff tear. These injuries can sneak up on anyone, but early physical therapy can make a difference.

Check out our guide to understand what’s going on and how to get back to feeling like you again. 💪

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

Achilles tendinopathy doesn’t just affect athletes — it can impact anyone. If you’re noticing discomfort in your heel or...
11/16/2025

Achilles tendinopathy doesn’t just affect athletes — it can impact anyone.

If you’re noticing discomfort in your heel or tendon, physical therapy offers proven strategies to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.

Achilles tendinopathy is an irritation of the Achilles tendon. It is one of the most common types of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running.

If sensory processing disorder affects your child's movement, a physical therapist can help! From movement challenges to...
11/14/2025

If sensory processing disorder affects your child's movement, a physical therapist can help!

From movement challenges to sensory overload, pediatric PTs are trained to help make it easier for children to use sensory information successfully in daily life.

Sensory processing disorder describes when difficulties with noticing, making sense of, and/or reacting to information perceived from touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, movements, muscles and joints interfere with daily tasks.

Are your shoes putting you at risk for foot problems and pain? 💡Check out this advice on why toe room matters, and learn...
11/12/2025

Are your shoes putting you at risk for foot problems and pain?

💡Check out this advice on why toe room matters, and learn how a walking assessment by a physical therapist can reduce your risk for a variety of injuries and problems down the road.

Some shoes can alter the natural walking stride of healthy people and lead to bunions, hammer toes, or other foot and walking problems. This advice from physical therapists can positively impact foot health and movement for children, athletes, and older adults.

Adding a physical therapy check-up to your health and wellness routine can help you stay strong, prevent injuries, and b...
11/11/2025

Adding a physical therapy check-up to your health and wellness routine can help you stay strong, prevent injuries, and boost long-term health and independence.

Learn why more Americans are choosing to see a PT for an assessment.

Seeing a physical therapist isn’t just for recovery. It’s also a powerful, safe strategy to support your long-term health, independence, and quality of life. Here's how a routine physical therapy check-in can help you, even without an injury.

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