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Dec 7, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in adults, including older people, that can be delivered in primary and community care settings to improve CPLBP-related health and well-being outcomes.
Apr 21, 2021/Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.
Jan 16, 2018/Perspective
How do we efficiently review information while balancing a busy day in the clinic?
Aug 28, 2019/News
September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical
Oct 28, 2021/Open Access
Sleep is essential for our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We need it to refresh the mind and heal the body. We love it, we crave it, and when we're not getting it, we're miserable.
Aug 29, 2025/Resource
Ambient scribe tools refer to systems that operate discreetly in the background and use artificial intelligence to automatically capture, transcribe, and summarize patient-provider interactions into structured clinical notes. As these scribes becomes more prevalent in health care, PTs and PTAs using
APTA is led by a national Board of Directors, which is elected by the House of Delegates, a policy-making body made up of APTA members from across the country.
Mar 23, 2020/News
Tips on what to ask about telehealth; guidance on paid leave law; coronavirus "self-checker"; CMS enrollment relief, and more.
Aug 25, 2019/Perspective
Have you ever wanted to travel the country and get paid to do it?
Sep 5, 2019/Perspective
It is crucial we constantly work on and improve our communication skills.