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Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
Apr 14, 2019/Perspective
APTA is a learning organization, one that proposes its vision and allows for an environment conducive to being open and sharing your suggestions.
Sep 1, 2019/Feature
Sometimes overlooked, physical therapy can be highly beneficial in helping women through and beyond this phase of life.
Sep 25, 2018/News
The innovative concentrated advocacy effort will use the APTA Legislative Action Center to contact members of Congress to press for better patient access to nonopioid pain treatments including physical therapy.
Dec 15, 2017/News
Recipients will be selected in February by the APTA Board of Directors, and the awards will be presented during APTA's Federal Advocacy Forum set for April 29–May 1 in Washington, DC.
Jul 9, 2015/Article
The arrangements between PTs and hospice programs can vary, but there are some fundamentals you should understand before pursuing a practice in this area.
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Mar 11, 2020/Review
Primary contact was with a PT in the ED leads to fewer orthopedic referrals and opioid prescriptions.
Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Physical therapy is a demanding profession, both physically and mentally. This is one of four courses targeted at well-being for the PT and PTA. In this course, instructors give you an overview of well-being, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and offer practical ways to incorporate these strategies into