Articles tagged with 'physical therapy' | OSF HealthCare

Older adults are at a higher risk for a stroke. But the good news: steps to prevent a stroke are the same no matter your age.

While Robin Williams may not be in the headlines as much anymore, Lewy body dementia is still relevant for around 1.4 million Americans.

With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.

This stroke survivor is thriving in tailored rehabilitation at OSF HealthCare. 

A range of treatments can give car crash survivors with neck pain hope for a normal life.

During the winter sports season, it's important to know the types of ankle injuries and how to treat them.

What started as a happenstance turned out to be a beautiful friendship."They've always had physical therapy together on Tuesdays for the last year or so. They've grown a bond and love seeing each other, saying hi and giving kisses,” says Courtney …

Back pain is no joke. It could be a minor tweak or can be a chronic problem that calls for physical therapy. Regardless of the severity, there are ways to treat that nagging pain. 

Books and other supplies in a backpack can do damage to a child's back.

If you're ever felt a sharp pain in the bottom of your foot it might be plantar fasciitis, a common injury that affects one in 10 people. Self treatment can help and so can physical therapy. 

Caring for someone with dementia is a massive task, and often the caregivers themselves wind up needing emotional support.

Spring marks the perfect time to pledge to improve yourself and the world around you. A low-impact workout through gardening accomplishes both.

During Occupational Therapy Month, one OSF HealthCare patient is talking about how a care plan tailored to Parkinson's symptoms helped her.

Distinguishing sciatic nerve pain from other types of lower body pain is key to treating it.

A sports hernia is different than a hernia suffered in everyday life. But each should be taken seriously.

Patrick Mahomes reinjured a high ankle sprain in Super Bowl 57. It's a reminder to follow the right steps to heal a sprain.

After quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took a hard hit, the National Football League and its players union are moving toward tightening the rules about coming back after a concussion.

It can be an embarrassing ailment, but experts say it’s time to talk about urinary incontinence.