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Year: 2025

Parenting and Back Pain: What’s Really Behind the Aches

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Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States, affecting an estimated 65–80% of adults at some point in their lives. For parents, the familiarity can feel even higher. Between carpool lines, work demands, stressful evenings, and constantly lifting kids, it’s no surprise that so many moms and dads report […]

Confluent Health Appoints Jim Greenwood as New Board Chair 

Veteran healthcare executive to lead Board of Directors as company accelerates national growth in musculoskeletal care  Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 23 2025) — Confluent Health, a national leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) health and physical therapy services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Greenwood as Chair of its Board of Directors.  Greenwood, a mission-driven executive […]

The Best Workouts for Back Pain: Expert PT Tips You Can Use Today 

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide — and chances are, you’ll experience it at some point in your life. But here’s the good news: with the right exercises, you can reduce discomfort, strengthen your back’s natural support system, and even help prevent future injuries.  Recently, Dr. Alex Corbett, PT, DPT, […]

Confluent Health Strengthens Leadership to Advance Innovation and Culture in MSK Care 

Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025)  — Confluent Health, a national leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) care, today announced it has named Scott Farnsworth, MIHS, LPN, PMP, as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and John Lacy as Chief People Officer (CPO). These additions strengthen Confluent Health’s executive team as the organization continues to transform MSK care delivery nationwide […]

Injury Insights: Joe Burrow’s Turf Toe Injury & What to Expect

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to undergo surgery for his turf toe injury. He sustained the injury in the Bengals’ win over Jacksonville on Sunday. Below, our physical therapists share what this injury means, recovery options, and what his rehab might look like.  What happened?  Burrow sustained a hyperextension injury of his left big […]

Causes and Treatments of Hip Pain After Running 

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise worldwide, but it’s also one of the most common sources of overuse injuries. Studies show that about 50% of runners experience a running-related injury each year, and at any given time approximately 25% are actively injured. Hip pain is among the most frequent complaints. The […]

Confluent Health Launches First-of-its-Kind Student Loan Repayment Program to Attract Next Generation of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Professionals 

Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Confluent Health, a national leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) care, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking student loan repayment initiative designed to attract top physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech-language pathology (SLP) talent and address the growing national workforce shortage.  The Loan Incentive for Therapists (LIFT) Program […]