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MOVEMENT2BE Brings Fun, Physical Literacy To Underserved Youth

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Play is a vital part of physical therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disabilities. Two moms and bloggers discuss raising kids with different abilities and share toy tips. A PT provides further advice.

Toys and Tips for Raising Children With Developmental Disabilities

Many of us have seen the sad, steady march of Alzheimer’s disease in friends or loved ones. Can people with advancing dementia benefit from physical therapy and physical activity? Learn how some symptoms can be improved or delayed.

Alzheimer’s Disease: Preserving Physical Function for Quality of Life

Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition causing rigid joints. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

What’s it like to have long COVID? What’s the best way to address it? A physical therapist shares his knowledge of the condition from several perspectives.

MOVEMENT2BE Brings Fun, Physical Literacy To Underserved Youth

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