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Jun 30, 2020/Author
Melissa C. Hofmann, PT, PhD, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Regis University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Melissa on Twitter at @melhofmann.
Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.
Sep 1, 2025/Feature
From scheduling to communication, some practice owners say digital access is no longer optional. Discover how PT practices can adapt — and thrive.
Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.
Learn how people are using "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" to make the case that physical therapy is cost-effective.
Sep 1, 2025/Column
A team of PTs and educators designed a community-based pickleball program to explore its impact on people with Parkinson’s disease.
Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.
Sep 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
We sat down with an APTA health policy specialist to look inside the efforts that led to Aetna’s groundbreaking direct access policy change.
Dec 1, 2021/Column
A PT from the U.S. and India reflects on similarities and differences between the two countries, often through the eyes of her pediatric patients and their parents.
Feb 1, 2022/Column
Every practice setting has its challenges and special circumstances, but they all share professional expectations and responsibilities.