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physical therapy

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‘I didn’t think I’d make it’

Creativity and technology helped motorcycle crash survivor Derrick Curtis along his road to recovery.

Get a move on for back pain

Exercise is a simple, free and effective remedy.

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Fighting for each breath

Daring to hope for a lung transplant, Judy Weimer keeps up her strength with help from doctors and a home health care team.

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Back on her feet

Helped along by grit, her granddaughter and a pair of therapists, an 87-year-old woman finds her strength after a brush with death.

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‘Extremely lucky to be alive’

Drew Garcia, 18, was hit by a car going 60 mph. He lost a leg―but not his determination to play basketball.

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Minimally invasive, maximum results

Terry Compagner gets back on the golf course and back to life after 1.5-hour back surgery.

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Taking back control

Physical therapists harness the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients overcome back pain.

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Soccer injury won’t sideline this athlete

It’s been called the nastiest injury in sports—but Brad Reed wouldn't let a torn ACL keep him from the game he loves.

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‘They get themselves back’

A woman with Parkinson’s raises her voice―and bowling average―with help from the Big and Loud therapy program.

New device prevents women’s bladder leakage

Help is now as close as the nearest drugstore.

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Teen’s advice after crash: Stay strong

Injuries from an auto accident threatened to end Angela Maurer's dreams of college competition. Modern medicine—and a runner's tenacity—saw her through.

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‘Exercise has made a difference’

Boxing, tango or tai chi? Pick your weapon in the Parkinson’s battle.