PhysicalTherapy

Medicine balls, also known as "med balls," are weighted balls about 14 inches in diameter and available in weights ranging from two to 25 pounds. They ... Read More »

Photo: AlterG When I found out I was getting to try the AlterG "anti-gravity" treadmill developed by NASA -- I think I told everyone I knew. ... Read More »

Maria Sharapova has been incredibly successful in her tennis career, especially considering she's only 21 years old. However, she's currently facing a ... Read More »

A recent study divided Parkinson's patients into two groups. One group took a basic exercise class, while the other took tango lessons. After 20 ... Read More »

It seems like science fiction, but fully-functioning bionic body parts may soon be a reality. DARPA, an organization within the Defense Department, is ... Read More »

The more I read about the Wii, the more I think it's next in line for a Nobel prize. Video games started out as a fun way to kill spare time, but ... Read More »

Pregnancy can be difficult, and sometimes very delicate. In the event that extended periods of bed rest become necessary, experts at the American ... Read More »

Individualized "yoga therapy" is becoming more and more popular across the country as a means of treating injuries and different types of pain. ... Read More »

Virtual reality surfing and jogging is being used to help physiotherapy patients regain their balance and, in some cases, find the confidence to walk ... Read More »

Approximately 250,000 people opt for surgery each year for sciatica, but two new studies say it might not be any more effective than other ... Read More »