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American Physical Therapy Association

245 episodes

9 months ago

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Move Forward Radio is brought to you by the American Physical Therapy Association. Learn how a physical therapist can help you at MoveForwardPT.com.

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Episodes (20/245)

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Toys and Tips for Raising Children With Developmental Disabilities

Play is a vital part of physical therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disabilities. Two moms and bloggers discuss raising kids with different abilities and share toy tips. A PT provides further advice.

3 years ago

52 minutes 46 seconds

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Preserving Physical Function for Quality of Life

Many of us have seen the sad, steady march of Alzheimer’s disease in friends or loved ones. Can people with advancing dementia benefit from physical therapy and physical activity? Learn how some symptoms can be improved or delayed.

3 years ago

25 minutes 46 seconds

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Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

4 years ago

38 minutes 53 seconds

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Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

4 years ago

23 minutes 23 seconds

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Physical Therapist Living With Long COVID: His Story and Clinical Expertise

What’s it like to have long COVID? What’s the best way to address it? A physical therapist shares his knowledge of the condition from several perspectives.

4 years ago

28 minutes 42 seconds

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Juvenile Arthritis: A Young Adult Discusses Her Trials, and Triumphs Through Physical Therapy

Juvenile Arthritis: A Young Adult Discusses Her Trials, and Triumphs Through Physical Therapy

4 years ago

21 minutes 58 seconds

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Physical Therapy Can Improve or Wipe Out Many Headaches

Physical Therapy Can Improve or Wipe Out Many Headaches

4 years ago

12 minutes 37 seconds

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Early Physical Therapy a Life Changer for Toddler After a Perinatal Stroke

Early Physical Therapy a Life Changer for Toddler After a Perinatal Stroke

4 years ago

29 minutes 48 seconds

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A Runner Sidelined by Years of Knee and Hip Pain Recovers With Physical Therapy

A Runner Sidelined by Years of Knee and Hip Pain Recovers With Physical Therapy

4 years ago

28 minutes 32 seconds

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Linebacker Turned PT Hopes to Inspire Healthy Movement and Quality of Life

As a punishing linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, Robert Killebrew delivered pain. Nowadays, however, as a physical therapist he’s all about relieving it.

4 years ago

41 minutes 54 seconds

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MOVEMENT2BE Brings Fun, Physical Literacy To Underserved Youth

MOVEMENT2BE motivates kids, who might not otherwise have access to team sports and extracurricular activities, to value and take part in physical activities to achieve a healthy life.

4 years ago

33 minutes 7 seconds

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Cutting-Edge Treatment and Physical Therapy Helps Child Thrive After Severe Brain Damage

Doctors told parents of newborn Eli Starkey that he might never speak or walk. Eli’s parents and PT Anna Howard discuss the cutting edge treatment, physical therapy, faith, and determination that has Eli walking, talking, and playing ball.

4 years ago

37 minutes 27 seconds

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Addressing the Life-Limiting Effects of Eating Disorders Through Physical Therapy

Building strength and emphasizing healthy movement through physical therapy can be a valuable tool to help people who have eating disorders. It also is a means of improving people’s long-term recovery.

4 years ago

35 minutes 50 seconds

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Benefits of Early Physical Therapy Treatment for Sciatica

Back pain with sciatica— can upset the rhythm and quality of life. The typical wait-and-see approach can prolong pain needlessly. PT and researcher Julie Fritz shares significant findings that suggest it’s time to make changes to typical care.

5 years ago

21 minutes 42 seconds

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Physical Activity’s Role in Pain Avoidance and Management

Three pain experts share how physical therapists can help people of all ages reduce their chances of developing pain, manage the effects of pain, and lead an active, healthful, and full life.

5 years ago

57 minutes 54 seconds

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70+ Adults and a PT Share How To Thrive, Despite Chronic Conditions

Many older adults feel good but find themselves sitting too much, out of shape, and out of sorts. Senior athletes Learn how it’s never too late to be physically active and feel good.

5 years ago

45 minutes 40 seconds

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Overcoming Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pain Through Physical Therapy

Learn about causes and effects of problems of the pelvic floor muscles, and what women, men, and runners should know, including woment during and after pregnancy.

5 years ago

39 minutes 34 seconds

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Physical Therapy: Gateway to Adventure, Independence, and Community

Participants in Destination Rehab enjoy a hub of adventure, independence, and community in the great outdoors of Oregon, while receiving help for neurologic and chronic conditions.

5 years ago

45 minutes 26 seconds

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Man Walks 1,000 Miles for Change — PT Helps

When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, Terry Willis was spurred to action. His goal was to call attention to racial injustice in America and the need for reforms. Physical therapy helped him along his journey.

5 years ago

40 minutes 13 seconds

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Physical Therapy for Broken Foot Helps Dancer Make Sought-After Audition

Physical therapy played a major role in helping Sydney Mesher achieve a longtime goal to become a member of the famed Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, despite a serious injury to her foot.

5 years ago

50 minutes 19 seconds