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stay home was having trouble getting in and out of bed walking short distances and getting short of breath now with the help of physical therapy i am outgoing and happy i even went back to work for a few hours each day not bad for a 90 year old safe pain management cdc recommends safer alternatives like physical therapy to manage pain physical activity regular physical activity is one of the best things that you can do for your health learn how to keep fit what is physical therapy physical therapy can help you address and avoid movement problems so you can live a fulfilling healthy and independent life watch now to learn more choose more movement choose better health choose physical therapy find a physical therapist facebook x youtube about contact us for advertisers media inquiries choosept all contents 2026 american physical therapy association all rights reserved images and illustrations may be subject to copyright ownership by parties other than apta and have been used by 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