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ChoosePT.com is the official consumer information website of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Brought to you by the American Physical Therapy Association, this fan page is intended to serve as a place for consumers, every day people, to gather, learn and share their experiences related to mobility and motion. Become a fan to learn about the many ways in which a physical therapist can help you achieve & maintain mobility & quality of life w/o surgery or prescription medication, in many cases.

$Stress fractures don’t just happen to elite athletes. They can affect runners, walkers, and active people of all ages.Le...$

06/05/2026

Stress fractures don’t just happen to elite athletes. They can affect runners, walkers, and active people of all ages.

Learn more about lower extremity stress fractures and how a physical therapist can help with healing and prevention.

Lower extremity stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones of the legs or feet that develop from overuse injuries. They are common in athletes, the military, and people who start a new exercise with too much intensity, too quickly. Learn the facts about treatment.

06/03/2026

Tingling, numbness, or weakness in your hands or feet can affect everyday life.

Peripheral neuropathy has many causes, and physical therapy can help improve movement, balance, and function.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the nerves that results in pain, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling and trouble with balance. Learn the facts about physical therapy to improve function and well-being.

06/02/2026

Elbow pain after throwing, lifting, or training hard? It could be an ulnar collateral ligament injury.

Learn what it is, how it’s treated, and how physical therapy can help you get back to the activities you love.

Ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, injuries happen when the elbow goes through too much repeated stress. It is common in people involved in throwing sports or frequent overhead work. Get the facts about treatment by a physical therapist.

05/28/2026

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. 🏃‍♂️⚽

From staying active to getting back in the game, sports physical therapy helps athletes of all ages move better, recover well, and reduce injury risk.

Sports physical therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, injury recovery, and performance enhancement for active individuals.

$Pain in your foot, ankle, or lower leg that gets worse with activity? It could be a stress fracture.Learn the signs, cau...$

05/27/2026

Pain in your foot, ankle, or lower leg that gets worse with activity? It could be a stress fracture.

Learn the signs, causes, and how physical therapy can support recovery and a safe return to movement.

05/22/2026

Managing day-to-day discomfort, but don't want to mask it with pain medicine?

You don't have to wait to get an expert opinion from a physical therapist, thanks to direct access in all 50 states.

Learn more.

Seeing a physical therapist first, without a physician's referral, is allowed in the United States, and it is called direct access. Not only is it safe and effective, direct access can help you recover faster, among other benefits.

05/20/2026

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. 🏃‍♀️⚽

Learn how physical therapists support athletes of all ages and abilities, from injury prevention to performance and recovery.

Sports physical therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, injury recovery, and performance enhancement for active individuals.

05/19/2026

Fibularis tendinopathy can limit ankle stability and movement, but physical therapy can help.

Learn how targeted therapy restores strength, reduces pain, and supports safer activity.

Fibularis (or peroneal) tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons on the outside of your lower leg. It causes pain on the outside of the ankle and often affects long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers. Get the facts on treatment.

05/14/2026

Outer foot pain slowing you down? 👣

Cuboid syndrome is often overlooked but highly treatable with physical therapy.

Learn how targeted care can ease pain, improve stability, and help you move with confidence again.

Cuboid syndrome causes pain on the outer foot when the cuboid bone shifts out of place—often after an ankle sprain. Physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore strength and movement.

05/13/2026

Are you experiencing pain on the inside of the knee during runs, workouts, or daily movement?

A physical therapist can determine if it's pes anserine bursitis, and provide the right strategies to help you get back to doing what you enjoy — pain-free.

Pes anserine bursitis causes pain on the inside of the knee and lower leg. This guide explains symptoms, causes, and how physical therapy helps relieve pain and improve movement.

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