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Jul 1, 2021/Feature
While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.
Jun 1, 2016/Feature
Individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis need guided exercise. Physical therapists are leading efforts to keep them optimally mobile and healthy for as long as possible.
Mar 3, 2025/Report (Open Access)
To support the physical therapy profession in the future, it's important to understand the current workforce landscape and how it may change over time.
Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.
Aug 1, 2016/Feature
This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.
Nov 21, 2022/Interview
We asked physical therapists about working with soccer players — from youth athletes to elite professionals.
Apr 1, 2026/Article
Being problem-solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each edition of Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they faced at work and the creative solution they used to address it. This installment features AbbyMarie Leibrand,
Jul 28, 2022/Podcast
Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.
Awards
This award recognizes a physical therapy professional who has engaged in extensive clinical practice for a minimum of 15 years.
Sep 1, 2025/Column
Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.
