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Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
This PowerPoint is a great resource to provide general knowledge about the profession of physical therapy for high school and early college audiences.
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.
Dec 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in patients of all ages.
Dec 1, 2018/Feature
The career arc of a PT or PTA often spans many decades. And while the endpoints are separated by age and experience, the lessons learned along the way can be instructive at any point in the journey.
Apr 21, 2021/Roundup
Lots of payers with multiple plans mean the conversation never stops. Here are a few advocacy efforts that APTA is pursuing.
Jul 6, 2022/Review
Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.
Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
Aug 1, 2015/Column
The effects of a bicycle accident were immediate and lasting.
Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the degree to which an individual is able to perform upper extremity and lower extremity functional activities.
Feb 23, 2021/Roundup
The fight to improve direct access continues, use of the licensure compact grows, and telehealth is being discussed just about everywhere.
