U.S. adults are sitting or inactive for nine to 10 hours a day, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our physical therapists return to tell us how sitting all day can impact our muscles and joints. Plus, we learn about the educational path to becoming a physical therapist.

Physical therapy: How the amount of time we spend sitting affects our health

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Physical therapy: How the amount of time we spend sitting affects our health

Physical therapy: How the amount of time we spend sitting affects our health