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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration
Apr 29, 2020/Perspective
I have never worked harder in my life than I am now.
Mar 29, 2017/News
This year, FAF participants pressed support of three important pieces of legislation.
Oct 1, 2024/Column
Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.
Jun 4, 2019/Review
A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.
Jan 11, 2023/News
It's the second win in a row for the program, which integrates advocacy into its curriculum in ways that inspire involvement.
Jan 11, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs conduct a detailed examination and develop a comprehensive plan of care to improve and maintain many aspects of physical function.
Jan 31, 2020/News
Here's how CMS could truly put "patients over paperwork."
Oct 4, 2018/Perspective
As a doctor of physical therapy student, I owe much of my success in school to the help of my fellow classmates. We spend more time together in classes, at the gym, and at the library than we do in our own homes. Whether that means delving into confusing class material or being each other's test dummies
Dec 17, 2018/News
An APTA-funded $50,000 Health Services Research Pipeline grant will support an investigation into high-value early intervention for children with functional limitations. The award was among several Foundation grants and scholarship awards totaling more than $500,000.