Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or diseases.

One in five people may develop new physical impairment during middle age, according to a study published online November 13 in Annals of Internal Medicine. Although many recover, almost two fifths may ...

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People don't get to choose the illnesses that render them too disabled to work, but insurance companies have the power to approve or deny claims based on where in the body their condition exists. It's ...

I'm a freelance writer covering gear, parenting and fitness/nutrition. There is no question that product design too often ignores the needs of people with physical disabilities, and baby gear is no ...

People with disabilities face barriers when attempting to gain access to health care settings. Using qualitative analysis of three physician focus groups, we identified physical, communication, ...

Grad student Charlotte Fuqua talks with this physical chemist and spectroscopy maverick about lasers, mental health, and ...

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have a driver's license. These and similar phrases common to job postings could be non-starters for an otherwise ...

Great Britain's John McFall (left) won a bronze medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Andrew Wong / Getty Images In a bid to make spaceflight more inclusive, the European Space Agency (ESA) ...

Physical activity is crucial for everyone, including those with physical limitations or disabilities. Learn from Aaron Lowry, PT, some strategies and exercises that can be tailored to fit your needs, ...