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Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary
PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.
Jul 3, 2016/Clinical Summary
PTs have a role in screening, examining, and providing intervention with this patient population in order to help minimize deleterious effects of bedrest and optimize movement.
Feb 1, 2017/Magazine
International Volunteering
Dec 1, 2015/Column
Which care setting is best for a rehabbing patient?
Jul 1, 2015/Feature
Physical therapists who treat farmers and ranchers offer advice about working with those patients.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
APTA's new report highlights the association's ongoing fight for direct access.
Jul 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
August recess can mean real results. Power comes from showing up together. Start planning your meetings with lawmakers now.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.
Dec 1, 2022/Feature
Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.