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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.

Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Lower Extremity Stress Fractures 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.

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.

Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Peripheral Neuropathy 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.

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.

Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury 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.

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.

Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Lower Extremity Stress Fractures 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.