Latest Physical therapy News

Physical therapy is 'the best-kept secret in health care'

Dec. 28, 2024 09:38 AM EST

If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well. “We're the best-kept secret in health care,”...

Handshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitation

Dec. 03, 2024 17:24 PM EST

After spending decades as a Texas prison inmate, Arnulfo Ayala flinched last month when a captain at the newly reopened Bartlett Unit extended an arm to shake the confessed killer’s hand. The professional gesture felt unfamiliar to Ayala, who’s grown accustomed to waking up to...

Massage your Brussels sprouts for a better, more flavorful salad

Nov. 11, 2024 08:56 AM EST

Earthy and subtly sweet with pleasant hints of bitterness, shredded Brussels sprouts make excellent slaw-style salads and balance the rich saltiness of holiday fare. Raw sprouts can be tough and slightly pungent, but a quick massage ensures the best flavor and texture. In this recipe...

U.S. Physical Therapy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 05, 2024 17:45 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Physical Therapy Inc. (USPH) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $6.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 39 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 69 cents per share. ...