Duke Health Blog
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Learn how Duke physical therapists and occupational therapists help people cope with injury, illness, or surgery -- and improve the quality of their lives.
Back to An Active Life After Physical Therapy for Debilitating Dizziness
George Getz was a healthy, vigorous 75-year-old when he was suddenly struck by extreme dizziness that made even walking impossible. After undergoing comprehens ...
Comprehensive Physical Therapy After Amputation Helps Woman Live Independently
Mary Lou Bowen wanted to live independently but struggled with pain from osteoarthritis in her right knee and limited mobility after her left leg was amputated ...
Durham Man Overcomes Shoulder Pain from Golfing to Win Club Championship
When severe shoulder pain and lack of mobility threatened to end Taylor Donner’s promising new golf career, he sought help at Duke. After shoulder surgery and ...
After Shoulder Surgery and Focused Physical Therapy at Duke, Golfer Is Back in the Game
Former elementary school principal Denise Schroeder expected retirement to be leisurely, with more time to devote to golf and other activities she loved. But w ...
Learning to Manage Chronic Joint Pain and Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Hubert Nall’s knee pain was so bad last year that it limited his ability to walk, climb stairs, and be active. However, that lack of activity also meant he was ...
Complex Hip Surgery and Tailored Physical Therapy Returns Rider to her Horse
After arthroscopic surgery and physical therapy for her hip injury, Sam Hanebeck was back in the saddle again. This time, however, she could ride her beloved h ...