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Your Patients Need To See This — And Act

Aug 31, 2021/News

The PTA differential and proposed cuts to payment under Medicare put patients at risk. APTA makes it easy for them to speak up.

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not every blow to the head will result in a

New Member Benefit a One-Stop-Shop for Prior Authorization, UM Advocacy Tools

Mar 15, 2022/News

APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.

Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 1, 2025/Column

A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.

Five Tips for Working With the Injured Runner

Aug 24, 2021/Perspective

As clinicians we want to optimize our ability to return our patients and clients to their desired sports.

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2017/Magazine

The Importance of Patient Education and Self-Management

Study: As Few as 3.7 Minutes of Short-Burst Vigorous PA Lowers Cancer Risk

Aug 28, 2023/Review

Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.

Event Commitments

Safe Events APTA cares about creating a safe environment for every event participant. We do this by working with local partners to monitor nearby safety concerns, hiring security to safeguard event spaces, sharing how the emergency notification systems work, and stocking emergency response resources,

Workers' Comp Research Group Sees Advantages in Early Manual Therapy for LBP

Oct 5, 2021/Review

A study of 2 million claims found that, if indicated, early manual therapy is associated with lower costs and reduced days of disability.

Brain Injury Resources and Research

Mar 10, 2021/Roundup

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Check out resources available through APTA, and learn about recent research.