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May 7, 2018/Article
Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't
Mar 28, 2018/Review
Tai chi may not just be another option in the management of pain for individuals with fibromyalgia— according to authors of a new study, it may actually be a more effective physical activity than aerobic exercise.
Jan 15, 2019/News
Adjusting to life after an amputation can affect a veteran’s entire family, not just the individual. That reality wasn't lost on the Travis Mills Foundation, which offers a retreat program that aims to help veterans and their families bond with one another and participate in traditional activities that
Oct 4, 2018/News
APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.
Oct 11, 2017/News
Hospitals that serve rural areas are disappearing. APTA is supporting efforts to stop and even reverse that trend.
Jul 9, 2019/Perspective
I divorced my career as a TV broadcaster and decided to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Sep 29, 2019/Perspective
Having the opportunity to meet many people with enthusiasm and with a desire to get involved was truly amazing.
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."
Apr 5, 2022/Perspective
As a parent and PT, I am glad that our society has moved from trying to "fix" autism or other types of neurological diagnoses.