http://physicaltherapy.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Physical Therapy GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-09-23T09:49:47Z Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:49:47 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/26/how-you-can-make-the-home-safe.htm Falls in the elderly are the leading cause of fatal as well as non fatal injuries. Thirty percent of people over the age of 65 will fall each year. Sixty percent... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/26/how-you-can-make-the-home-safe.htm Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:23:39 +0000 2009-09-26T19:23:39Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/23/has-therapy-become-too-hands-off.htm After speaking to a patient the other day, it was conveyed that she felt her therapy sessions had become too "hands off." After being taught an exercise this patient... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/23/has-therapy-become-too-hands-off.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:49:47 +0000 2009-09-23T09:49:47Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/19/rehab-exercise-of-the-week-straight-leg-raise.htm The straight leg raise is an excellent exercise to strengthen the muscles of the hip. It is one of the first exercises done after hip or knee replacement surgery. The... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/19/rehab-exercise-of-the-week-straight-leg-raise.htm Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:37:46 +0000 2009-09-19T19:37:46Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/15/participating-in-a-home-exercise-program.htm We recently discussed the importance of participating in a home exercise program as an essential part of an excellent rehabilitation outcome. So now we want to know, are you... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/15/participating-in-a-home-exercise-program.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:18:19 +0000 2009-09-15T10:18:19Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/13/to-rest-or-not-to-rest.htm Initial recommendations after back injury described a period of bed rest for recovery time. This however, is no longer viewed as beneficial in the healing process. By being... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/13/to-rest-or-not-to-rest.htm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:46:44 +0000 2009-09-13T09:46:44Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/10/rehabilitation-exercise-of-the-week-hamstring-stretch.htm The hamstrings are the large muscle group located on the back of the thigh region. They work together to bend the knee as well as extend the hip. The hamstrings are... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/10/rehabilitation-exercise-of-the-week-hamstring-stretch.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:08:47 +0000 2009-09-10T22:08:47Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/07/i-just-sprained-my-ankle-now-what.htm Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. Most sprains occur during activities that include running, jumping, or walking. Initial management of an ankle sprain includes: Rest:... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/07/i-just-sprained-my-ankle-now-what.htm Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:15:51 +0000 2009-09-07T18:15:51Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/03/how-long-should-physical-therapy-take.htm How long will physical therapy take is a common question asked by many patients. Although the question itself is a simple one, the answer is much more difficult. Unfortunately there is... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/09/03/how-long-should-physical-therapy-take.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:10:05 +0000 2009-09-03T14:10:05Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/08/31/rehabilitation-exercise-of-the-week-wall-slide.htm Wall slides are an effective way to strengthen your quadriceps muscles, the large muscles located in the front of your thigh. Injuries that will benefit from wall slides include: Quadricep strains... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/08/31/rehabilitation-exercise-of-the-week-wall-slide.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:00:45 +0000 2009-08-31T17:00:45Z http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/08/30/back-pain-and-you.htm If you suffer from back pain, you are far from being alone. It is said that four out of five adults experience the symptoms of low back pain at... http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2009/08/30/back-pain-and-you.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:58:13 +0000 2009-08-30T10:58:13Z