Early this year, when the world was first coming to grips with the spread of COVID-19 and the challenges it would present, Dr. Brad Butcher,… Read more
Category: physical therapy
Fighting Nagging Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP), or issues related to a sore, stiff or aching back, affects many people. As people age, it’s not uncommon to experience… Read more
NOW – Episode 18
In this week’s episode of NOW, get a close look at how the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute tunes up some of the finest wheels in the… Read more
NOW – Episode 12
The 12th episode of NOW introduces you to a woman who saved the life of a stranger, welcomes the future of wheeled mobility and assistive… Read more
UPMC Study Finds Cross-Training Benefits Runners’ BMI and Movement Control
UPMC researchers found runners who cross-train demonstrate fewer abnormal movements during common tasks and have a lesser body mass index (BMI). The results of the… Read more