Can Physical Therapy Fix Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Rest helps, but the knee pain returns at practice. Learn how physical therapy helps young athletes manage Osgood-Schlatter and build back toward sports.

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Prehab Before Knee Replacement: Does Physical Therapy Before Surgery Help?

Should you do physical therapy before knee replacement surgery? Learn how prehab can build strength, prepare you for the postoperative process, and set realistic expectations for pain and recovery.

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Can Physical Therapy Help Hip Arthritis? What Treatment Can—and Cannot—Do

Physical therapy cannot reverse hip arthritis, but it can reduce pain, improve mobility and strength, and help you return to walking, exercise, and the activities that matter to you. Learn how a progressive hip arthritis program should work.

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Front of Knee Pain From Tennis: Why It Happens and How to Get Back on the Court

Does the front of your knee hurt when playing tennis, going up and down stairs, squatting, or getting up from a chair? The answer usually isn’t simply to rest. A good rehabilitation program figures out why your knee is being overloaded and progressively builds your ability to tolerate the demands of tennis again.

Why a Dedicated Mentorship Program Matters for New Graduate Physical Therapists

Your first PT job can shape the clinician you become. Learn what a true physical therapy mentorship program should include—and what new graduates should ask before accepting a position.

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Ankle Fracture Physical Therapy: Avoid This Common Recovery Mistake

The biggest mistake after an ankle fracture is treating weight-bearing clearance as permission to walk and stand without limits. Learn how excessive activity can increase swelling, interfere with strengthening, and ultimately slow rehabilitation—and why rebuilding soleus strength is essential for tolerating more time on your feet.

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Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab for Athletes: How to Return to Sport Stronger

Returning to sport after Achilles tendon repair requires more than waiting for the tendon to heal. Learn how a criteria-based rehabilitation program restores mobility, calf strength, power, plyometric ability, and sport-specific durability.

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