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Jul 1, 2017/Feature
The mechanisms of pain are both physical and psychological. Here's what PTs and PTAs need to know in order to gauge treatment strategies.
Jul 14, 2021/News
More students than ever, from more diverse backgrounds than ever, are learning why becoming a PT or PTA might be right for them.
Mar 31, 2021/Review
Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.
Dec 1, 2020/Feature
You're invited to multiple events to mark APTA's 100th birthday and the future of physical therapy.
Feb 1, 2016/Column
Identifying and addressing a chronic need.
Mar 26, 2017/Review
Falls-related TBIs are growing at a disproportionate rate
Jan 28, 2019/News
Take a look at the new APTA strategic plan covering the next 3 years, and almost immediately something becomes abundantly clear: the association has no intention of kicking back and cruising into its centennial in 2021. Dig deeper, and you're likely to find that the goals to be reached between now and
Apr 8, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.
Oct 1, 2019/CPG
Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.