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'Locum Tenens' for PTs Set to Begin in June

May 15, 2017/News

Just as the new provisions begin, the old term for the concept—"locum tenens"—will be discontinued.

NYT Article Questions Arthroscopic Surgery, Acid Injections for Knee Pain

Jul 5, 2017/News

Brody compares her results with a friend who opted for physical therapy and is now pain-free.

CMS Backs Down on Change That Threatened Payment Levels for Complex Wheelchairs, Accessories

Jun 26, 2017/News

CMS has taken steps to ensure that cuts to payment for complex rehabilitation technology won't happen after all.

'Bold Moves' Toward APTA Centennial Will Include New APTA Headquarters

Jun 18, 2017/News

"It is both financially sound and advisable and it will be a significant investment in the future of our association."

From PT in Motion Magazine: An Ethical Energy Crisis

May 9, 2017/News

What happens when motivation runs up against professional ethics?

How I Became a Private Practice Owner 3 Weeks Postgraduation

Mar 22, 2017/Perspective

It was out of necessity that I decided to open my own clinic.

Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mar 6, 2017/News

Researchers found similar improvement in self-reported function and CTS symptom severity for both surgical and physical therapy patients after 1 year, but the physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

Becoming a Leader in Our Profession

Mar 20, 2017/Perspective

This training forced me to acknowledge weaknesses in my leadership skills, of which I was previously unaware.

Core Ambassadors of the Month: March

Mar 2, 2017/News

My name is Sheena Moore and I am a DPT student at Oakland University (OU). I feel that one of our greatest accomplishments over the past year and a half is making personal connections with physical therapy students. Oftentimes this can be challenging via email, so Megan Czarnowski (featured below) and

Patients with TKA Who Receive Outpatient Physical Therapy Soon After Surgery Recover Faster Than Those Who Get Home Physical Therapy First

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.