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PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.
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Jun 1, 2020/Feature
PTs and PTAs who are rock climbers have a passion for the sport and for helping their fellow climbers avoid and rehab from injuries.
Apr 1, 2021/Podcast
Defining Moment: Reminiscences of a PT and mother.
Oct 15, 2021/News
A founder of the nation's first graduate program in physical therapy, Johnson's influence is still being felt throughout the profession.
Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
Nov 4, 2024/Test & Measure
Various patient-reported and clinician-administered tools can screen individuals for auditory impairment.
Apr 23, 2024/News
The bipartisan measure would eliminate burdensome requirements, protect patients, and improve device replacement policies.
Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure
This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.