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Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
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Feb 1, 2016/Feature
Many health plans are "narrowing" their provider networks in an attempt to control costs. What does this mean for individual therapy practices? That all depends.
Apr 1, 2017/Column
When imprecision leaves room for judgment.
Oct 1, 2025/Column
Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.
Oct 25, 2021/Review
Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.
Aug 8, 2022/Roundup
Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.
Aug 22, 2023/Review
Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.
Jul 16, 2024/News
The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.
Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.
Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.