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Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
A progressive series of maneuvers designed to provide traction to the lumbar nerve roots and to place the sciatic nerve roots under increasing tension.
Dec 1, 2023/Column
APTA welcomes your opinions and encourages diverse voices.
Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.
Aug 28, 2023/Review
Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.
Jun 1, 2017/Magazine
The Importance of Patient Education and Self-Management
Aug 24, 2021/Perspective
As clinicians we want to optimize our ability to return our patients and clients to their desired sports.
Safe Events APTA cares about creating a safe environment for every event participant. We do this by working with local partners to monitor nearby safety concerns, hiring security to safeguard event spaces, sharing how the emergency notification systems work, and stocking emergency response resources,
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
