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2021 House of Delegates Recap

Sep 14, 2021/News

The association's representative body of the membership addressed racism, DEI, PTA involvement, COVID-19, productivity standards, and more.

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

At the State Level, a Very Good Year for PTs and PTAs

Jul 27, 2018/News

"This has been an extremely busy year for physical therapy-related legislation in many states."

Providing a Safe Alternative to Opioids: Resources for Pain Management

Feb 11, 2020/Article

PTs and PTAs have a responsibility to understand the scope of the epidemic and its potential impact on their patients and clients.

Pointed Pleasures

Sep 1, 2019/Column

Helping children with disabilities experience the power of dance.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

Jul 18, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

PTJ: Estimated 1 in 5 Adults 66+ in Outpatient Therapy Have Cognitive Impairment

Oct 11, 2023/Article

The study of Medicare beneficiaries also revealed better rates for those with higher PA levels and walking ability.

Aetna Now Covers Telehealth Delivered by PTs

Apr 2, 2020/News

Aetna joins UnitedHealthcare among the commercial insurers that have expanded coverage from more limited e-visit provisions.

Study: Female PT Earnings Trail Male PT Earnings by 10%

Apr 6, 2022/Review

Researchers analyzing data from a U.S. Census survey found gaps regardless of practice setting or geographical region.