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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgia encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a complex and disabling illness marked by persistent, unexplained fatigue and a range of symptoms including musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, headaches, difficulty concentrating, and impaired short-term memory. These symptoms significantly reduce quality of life and daily functioning. Current estimates suggest CFS may affect more […]

Ankle sprains are tricky injuries for two reasons. First, the ankle is a complicated joint managing high loads. But perhaps more importantly, ankle sprains can give the impression of full healing after a period of relative rest and protection – lulling young and old alike into a false sense of readiness. The fact of the […]

As the nation continues to confront the opioid epidemic, safer and more effective ways to treat pain are gaining overdue recognition. National health guidance now emphasizes using non-opioid and non-drug approaches for pain whenever appropriate, with physical therapy featured as a leading option. Unlike medications that primarily mask discomfort, physical therapy focuses on improving movement […]

Research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association, suggests that higher levels of physical fitness in midlife are linked to a reduced risk of stroke in later years. The study followed nearly 20,000 adults aged 45 to 50, assessing their cardiorespiratory fitness and grouping them into low, medium, or high fitness categories. […]

Nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and expensive musculoskeletal conditions. And despite decades of attention and growing healthcare spending, the real cost burden usually doesn’t come from the first episode. It comes from recurrence and chronic flare-ups. A major reason for this is how back pain is often treated. Many […]

When strength training for women is featured in magazines, it’s often framed around weight loss and getting “toned.” While those goals can be motivating, the real value of lifting weights goes far deeper. Strength training supports long-term health, protects the body as we age, and improves the way we feel and function every day. Here […]

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Although bone tissue is always being broken down and rebuilt, osteoporosis develops when the body can’t replace bone fast enough to keep up with what’s being lost. Over time, this leads to lower bone density, and bones that […]