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Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mar 6, 2017/News

Researchers found similar improvement in self-reported function and CTS symptom severity for both surgical and physical therapy patients after 1 year, but the physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

Jim McKillip, 'a Force for the Profession,' Honored With Room at APTA HQ

Dec 11, 2023/News

McKillip helped establish fee schedules in California, was a founder of APTA Private Practice, and served as PTPAC's first president.

$9.7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP

May 7, 2018/News

A recently announced $74 million grants program includes a $9.7 million award for a project focused on comparing physical therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator for the study.

PTAs: Start Your Journey to Advanced Proficiency

Nov 2, 2021/News

Now open for enrollment: a special APTA program that enriches PTA knowledge in a specific area of care — and recognizes achievement.

Direct Access in Practice

Direct access to PT services is a reality across America, but not without challenges.

Coronavirus Update: Feb. 10

Feb 10, 2021/Roundup

Mask-wearing mandates, employer guidance, inpatient rehab for COVID-19 patients, and more.

2019 ELI Fellows Graduate From What's Now a National Award-Winning Program

Jul 17, 2019/News

The 18 seasoned physical therapy educators who have honed their knowledge and skills over the past year through the APTA Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship program know they've been a part of something special. Apparently, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) agrees—it named

An Argument Seeks Traction

Jul 1, 2018/Column

A simple request. A capable provider. What's the harm?

Achieving Peak Bloom

Jun 1, 2019/Column

The joys of gardening and eldercare.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Improves Abilities of Individuals With Dementia

Jan 28, 2020/Review

No physical therapy was linked to a 60% probability of ADL improvement; probability rose to 75% for patients receiving any physical therapy.