People with acute lower back pain who started physical therapy soon after symptoms used fewer health care resources in the first month and a year later.

Even low levels of physical therapy may lower the likelihood of long-term opioid use after total knee replacement, a study of 67,000 patient records shows.

A switch to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in internet access for children getting physical therapy who live in rural areas.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy leads to fewer hospital readmissions and lower death risk for patients with pneumonia, a new study shows.

People with ACL injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in that leg. Eccentric exercises can build it back up, research in rats indicates.

A virtual reality avatar could guide patients to successfully complete physical therapy exercises in their own home.

A new type of goal-oriented therapy helps older patients recover more fully than standard occupational or physical therapy.

Stroke patients who get more physical therapy are less likely to return to the hospital. Why aren't those on Medicare getting a standard amount?

More than 3.3 million patients each year return to the hospital within 90 days of discharge. Home health care may reduce the need for readmission.

The new "SpinalLog" device uses foam and sensors to let physical therapy students practice moving the spine—no patient required.