Diseases and health conditions can affect different parts of the body and may influence movement, strength, balance, flexibility, and daily activities. Some conditions may benefit from physical therapy as part of a broader healthcare and rehabilitation approach, particularly when they affect mobility or physical function.
Explore our disease and health condition resources for information about symptoms, causes, physical therapy considerations, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation techniques, mobility strategies, and recovery. These educational guides are designed to help readers better understand different conditions and learn how physical therapy and appropriate exercise may support physical function and quality of life.
Mononeuropathy is a disorder caused by injury to a single nerve. This type of injury can occur anywhere on the body, although it is most typically seen in the hands, feet, and face. The term “neuropathy” refers to conditions that affect the peripheral nerves, which are not a component of the brain or spinal cord….
