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Mar 26, 2021/Podcast
Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.
APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.
Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Oct 12, 2021/Perspective
"My volunteer experiences have helped me appreciate life beyond an episode of care for people with disabilities."
Nov 3, 2020/Perspective
We have a very sweet spot as professionals to not only help those already hurting, but also help facilitate movement experiences.
Jun 18, 2019/Article
There is no easy fix or silver bullet to the complex problem of student debt.
Aug 21, 2019/Perspective
To transform society, I needed to know more about business.
Sep 23, 2019/Review
A survey of PTs in Spain revealed that about half had experienced moderate-to-high levels of LBP in the last 30 days.
Oct 1, 2018/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
Aug 6, 2018/Perspective
I found myself nodding in agreement and thinking, "I hadn't thought of it like that."