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Sep 19, 2025/News
The advisory outlines documentation responsibilities and legal and regulatory considerations for this emerging technology.
May 7, 2019/News
Turns out 1969 wasn't all Woodstock and moonwalks: the year was also an important date for what has become a crucial part of the physical therapy profession—the physical therapist assistant (PTA). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of PTA education programs. To honor that milestone,
Productivity standards can be a useful way to improve both the ways care is provided and the work experience of providers.
While a pandemic raged, together we advocated for the profession.
Mar 16, 2020/News
In a win for PTAs and OTAs, the Department of Defense has issued a final rule, effective April 16, that establishes them as providers in ways similar to Medicare provisions.
The ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. reflects the unintended consequences of an effort to control pain by masking it. We're paying a terrible price.
Aug 27, 2018/Review
Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.
Oct 27, 2021/Open Access
"The challenge combines what we do best: movement and service to others. Since 2020 the challenge has supported DEI efforts."
Oct 1, 2022/Column
While softball may have led a PT to her physical therapy career, physical therapy led her to a welcome softball side effect.
Jun 23, 2020/News
The first lecture will occur at CSM 2021 in February, and the second will occur in September around APTA's Centennial Gala.