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A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

The Need for Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for Autistic Adults

May 18, 2022/Perspective

An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.

Dismantling the 'Industrial Medical Complex'

Sep 14, 2021/News

The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.

How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them

Dec 17, 2024/News

Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.

APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

Turning Concept Into Action: Creating a Roadmap for DEI Committees

Feb 16, 2021/Perspective

I was convinced there had to be a way to scale the access to this information and to get it into more hands at the click of a button rather than individual phone calls.

Vitals Are Still Vital, Now More Than Ever

Feb 22, 2022/Perspective

The importance of measuring and monitoring vitals has become even more relevant in the wake of the pandemic.

When Therapy Packs a Punch

Feb 1, 2017/Column

The benefits of boxing to patients and a practitioner.

Numbers Show Impressive Consumer Reach During National Physical Therapy Month

Nov 8, 2023/Article

Downloads, viewers, impressions, placements, and more: See how APTA and our members got the word out on the value of physical therapy.