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From PT in Motion Magazine: Discovering a Second Career as a PTA

Jul 5, 2017/News

When it comes to pursuing a career as a PTA, it's never too late.

Study: Clinic Ball Pits Carry Bacterial Risks

Dec 3, 2018/Review

Children's ball pits often found in fast food restaurants are the stuff of a germaphobe's nightmares. Now it turns out that if not properly maintained, ball pits in physical therapy clinics are capable of inducing shudders too.

Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, Becomes APTA Vice President of Scientific Affairs

Apr 27, 2021/News

Manal succeeds APTA member Bill Boissonnault who is retiring in June.

Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Objectively measures five common nonverbal pain expressions.

Coronavirus Update: August 14

Aug 14, 2020/Roundup

In this update: COVID-19 long-term effects, FDA expands warning on sanitizers, new evidence on N95 respirators, and more.

Finding My Way: “My 5-year plan is a 1-year plan”

Nov 29, 2017/Perspective

Megan Roos began her career in architecture. But after almost 5 years she realized her career wasn't aligned with who she was as a person, so she pursued a career in physical therapy instead. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Megan talks about the challenge of her transition and how it's made her

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The purpose of this honor is stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Study: Leisure-Time Physical Activity Reduces Likelihood of LBP

May 3, 2021/Review

Researchers from Brazil focused on leisure-time PA and how hours of sedentary behavior affected the PA-LBP relationship.

Coronavirus Update: June 16

Jun 16, 2021/Roundup

CDC long COVID guidance, OSHA rules, Delta variant concerns, possible Alzheimer link, and more.

Coronavirus Update, Oct. 6

Oct 6, 2021/Roundup

Long COVID as an "episodic disability," the pandemic's effects on obesity, possible COVID-19 pill, and more.