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Jan 13, 2023/Review
Authors found a dose-response relationship between PA and adverse COVID-19 events that was consistent across multiple subgroups.
Jan 23, 2019/Review
An as-yet unexplained connection: higher levels of physical activity and motor skills seem to create a "cognitive reserve" that buoys cognitive performance during life.
Sep 12, 2024/News
Updates to the agency's State Operations Manual make it easier to apply for certifications of primary and extension sites.
Sep 2, 2019/Article
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) National Student Conclave (NSC) is the only physical therapy conference designed for students, by students. This year NSC will be held October 31 to November 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Looking for that extra push to take the leap and register?
May 24, 2018/Perspective
There is wide recognition of the value of using data to improve patient care—as it is actually delivered.
Mar 25, 2020/News
From helping physical therapy faculty move their courses online to conducting a webinar on providing acute care physical therapy during a pandemic, association chapters and sections are keeping the profession informed and creating an impressive array of tools. "We are going through this, day by day,
Oct 26, 2021/Open Access
Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.
APTA has joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation, which alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Feb 7, 2024/Review
An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.