More articles about: Physical Therapy

Person tying shoes on floor
Health Lab

Different pain types in multiple sclerosis can cause difficulty staying active

Chronic pain can present in multiple forms for multiple sclerosis patients. Some forms make it harder to stay active than others.
girl doing ballet and then graduating at michigan right
Health Lab

When the patient becomes the student

Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
Bryan receives his Quickie wheelchair. Photos by Chris Hedly
Health Lab

Unleashing 'the beast'

A 12-year-old basketball player is surprised with a custom adaptive sports wheelchair at Michigan Medicine.
gif of people with spinal injuries walking and sun setting purple pink yellow grey
Health Lab

For spinal cord injuries, acceptance and commitment therapy aids in recovery

Research from U-M suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can aid in the recovery of spinal cord injuries by helping patients learn to manage their emotions and thoughts surrounding their injury.
Health Lab

For boy with cerebral palsy, surgery brings improved mobility

The spinal nerve procedure has been shown to provide an effective decrease in muscle spasticity long term.
marine standing on one side and other photo in wheelchair dressed
Health Lab

Young man paralyzed from the neck down makes strides toward independence

A diving accident took away much of Kanon McVicker’s independence, but complex nerve and tendon transfer procedures are helping him meet important
Man in hospital recovering. Man sitting by welcome home Dave banner smiling and waving while in wheelchair
Health Lab

Tornado survivor finds motivation, smile during rehab journey

He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again.
girls playing soccer blue red on field
Health Lab

Back to the beautiful game: the journey to sport after serious knee injury

A professional soccer player needed major surgery. One year later, she made a major comeback.
pelvis
Health Lab

What the pelvic floor can tell health care providers about how to treat chronic pelvic pain

Patients with less tender pelvic floor muscles might benefit more from physical therapy while those with widespread pelvic floor pain may need systemic treatments as well to address their pain.
Health Lab

‘My life matters’: resilience after traumatic spinal cord injury

Research shows what key factors affect flourishing after the injury.
Medicine at Michigan

The Musician’s Body

Treating musicians like athletes may be the key to their long-term health.
Michigan Answers on a white background
Michigan Answers Podcast

Michigan Answers: Questions About Plantar Fasciitis

Garneisha Torrence, M.D., joins us to answer the top-asked questions about plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain.
Health Lab

‘You can do anything’: teen with disabilities reaches for her dreams

Born with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy, Shianna Wilson has been working with Michigan Medicine doctors to push boundaries and change the narrative around what life is like for people living with disabilities.
teenage boy in wheelchair with severe injuries on left and then leaving hospital on right smiling with his dad in wheelchair
Health Lab

Teenage ski racer walks again, eyeing slopes after traumatic car crash

His “toughest finish line yet” involves work with rehabilitation physicians, orthopedists and neurosurgery specialists.
lab notes general image of stethoscope drawn in blue ink on lined paper
Health Lab

Older Adults with Cerebral Palsy Need More, Receive Less Physical Therapy for Painful Medical Conditions

The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population.