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Celebrating 50 years of the physical therapist assistant.
May 18, 2017/Review
It isn’t just coincidence that many patients with urinary incontinence also have low back pain.
Oct 8, 2019/Open Access
You should be aware of the scope of the practice act in the state(s) in which you are licensed, and consider carefully whether or not your scope of personal competence is compatible with the type of services you wish to provide.
Nov 1, 2016/Feature
For rock musicians, the songs may remain the same, but each gig brings the potential for new injuries.
Feb 1, 2015/Column
Social media can be great for public relations, but they also present conundrums.
Jun 17, 2022/Roundup
From APTA Chronic LBP Study Modified Due to Pandemic Finds Promise for Physical Therapy Delivered Via Teleconference Researchers assessed outcomes of 126 patients with chronic low back pain who enrolled in a telehealth version of a protocol known as OPTIMIZE, originally employed as part of an in-person
Apr 27, 2022/Podcast
A volunteer guideline development group of APTA has developed a clinical practice guideline on Parkinson disease.
Mar 26, 2025/Podcast
Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest
Aug 15, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
May 1, 2018/Review
USPSTF has updated its recommendations for falls prevention in older adults, and vitamin D supplements are out of the picture.