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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, April 2017

Apr 18, 2017/News

Highlighting recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.

Older Black Americans More Likely to Have Low Physical Function, Less Likely to Receive Rehab Than Older White Americans

Nov 27, 2017/News

Among patients aged 65 and older, white Americans were 1.38 times more likely than black Americans to use any type of rehabilitation services, while more black patients had low functional mobility, say authors of a study e-published November 8 in JAGS.

Why Choosing a Career in Physical Therapy Isn't Settling

Nov 6, 2019/Perspective

I am completely satisfied about the decision I made and am excited to be part of this profession.

Analysis of Hospital System's LE Joint Replacement Bundling Programs Reveals Significant Drop in Expenditures

Feb 14, 2017/Review

If the experience of one hospital system is any indication, facilities have reason to expect overall Medicare expenditures to drop.

New Strategy Group Seeking Input on Physical Therapy PT, PTA Clinical Education Recommendations

May 8, 2018/News

The new group, called the Clinical Education Strategy Group, is sponsoring an action-planning meeting this fall.

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of pelvic health and physical therapy.

Turning Over the Hourglass

Apr 17, 2017/Video

In his Mary McMillan Lecture from 2017, Richard Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, uses the term "precision physical therapy" in his discussion of how movement is an important regulator of genetic and epigenetic factors influencing the health.

The Vocational Interest Test Got It Right

Apr 1, 2022/Column

Actions both small and heroic as a "yellow jacket" in an NYU summer program prompted a career in physical therapy.

Lessons in Strength and Community

Dec 12, 2024/Perspective

My life experiences as a Native American have enriched my professional abilities as a PT — and vice versa.

Coronavirus Update: June 16

Jun 16, 2021/Roundup

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