For example, women with disabilities who were in a serious relationship, worked, or were satisfied with their activities tended to have higher levels of self-esteem, about equal to that of women ...

Exercising in the winter can be challenging, especially when you have a physical disability. But finding year-round activities for adults with disabilities is important. Staying active is good for ...

Physical activity is crucial for everyone, including those with physical limitations or disabilities. Learn from Aaron Lowry, PT, some strategies and exercises that can be tailored to fit your needs, ...

The likelihood of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) maintaining their employment status in 2 years can be predicted by their levels of physical disability and executive functioning, but not by ...

How are physical and mental health-related disabilities treated differently by insurance companies? When someone has a physical illness that impairs their ability to work, they can apply for long ...

The social model of disability describes how barriers in society can cause or increase disability. Here are examples of how this can occur.

Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or diseases.

The physical spaces of many of these events present obstacles for people with physical disabilities or with sensory sensitivities. For example, parades can often be difficult for people with ...

Paralympian and surgeon John McFall is redefining the astronaut image and proving that space travel is achievable for people with physical disabilities ...