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Physical therapy (PT) is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. Physical therapists provide services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Learn from experts how PT is used for a better quality of life.

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Measuring Effective Intervention for Spine Problems
It is likely that you or someone you know suffers with back pain. Back pain is a common problem for many Americans, in fact, one-half of all working Americans admit...
by Patient Power | 03/04/2009
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Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS, is a surgical treatment that requires the implantation of a medical device sending electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. On this episode of...
by Patient Power | 01/21/2009
The Latest in Multiple Sclerosis Research
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition impacting millions of people. Are we close to finding a cure? Why is MS so difficult to diagnose? On this episode of Patient...
by Patient Power | 01/07/2009
Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis in the Young
Parkinson's disease is the second most common degenerative neurological disorder in the United States, causing tremors, muscular stiffness and slowness of movement in those afflicted. Although we often think of...
by Patient Power | 09/17/2008