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Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.
Parkinson's disease, or PD, is one of the most common neurological diseases across the globe and is projected to affect 12 million individuals worldwide by 2040, according to the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. More than 50% of people with the disease are likely to develop dementia.
Date: October 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Allison Lieberman, PT, MSPT
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Directory of Postdoctoral ProgramsFeb 12, 2026
The postdoctoral programs listed provide opportunities for research and education post academic doctoral degree (ie, PhD) for PTs.
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Directory of Postprofessional PhD and ScD/DSc ProgramsFeb 12, 2026
The programs listed provide only postprofessional doctoral (i.e., PhD, ScD) graduate educational and research opportunities for PTs. The degrees offered
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Directory of Transition DPT ProgramsFeb 12, 2026
The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for physical therapists licensed
