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Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.
Dec 6, 2021/Open Access
If you want to catch up with Bette Horstman, PT, MEd, you're going to have to work around her bowling league schedules (she's in two different leagues, so it can get complicated) and possibly a hair appointment, not to mention her volunteer hours with a local VA hospital, her pro bono work in her hometown,
Dec 11, 2020/News
Legislation that would provide additional payment is now in both houses of Congress — call your lawmaker today.
Apr 24, 2020/Podcast
APTA hosted experts in physical therapy and public health to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the United States, including how the pandemic interacts with existing geographic, economic, racial, and age-related health disparities. Speakers explored the roles the physical therapy community can play
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
Jan 31, 2018/Article
There are many elements of documentation that need consideration; one of the most important is clinical setting.
Jan 22, 2025/Review
APTA's scientific journal made headlines with its study on early treatment for mild traumatic brain injury. Here are the highlights.
Oct 20, 2021/Roundup
We're at the table providing the profession's perspective on the importance of physical activity. See how.
Mar 1, 2022/Article
The question isn't "What is the physical therapist's role in imaging," but "What is the role of imaging in physical therapy?"
May 1, 2016/Column
A clinical instructor identifies disturbing student behaviors.