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Feb 1, 2015/Feature
Technological advances highlighted in this issue include nasal cells used in a spinal cord transplant, telehealth kiosks, tips to control technology vendor demos, the risk of medical device hacking, a robotic exoskeleton whose developer is seeking approval for home use, and more.
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Many therapists believe the most important part of their job involves serving as a catalyst for clinical and professional change.
Oct 1, 2023/Feature
Take a look at what recent advancements in regenerative medicine may mean for physical therapists.
Aug 1, 2024/Feature
A DPT degree can pave the way for many different career paths. Here are four PTs who use their skills in roles outside of the clinic.
Nov 1, 2022/Feature
The APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee offers strategies for strengthening the ethical foundations and resources that guide our profession.
May 1, 2019/Feature
Strategies for treating pain are evolving-and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.
Jul 1, 2023/Feature
For patients with burns, rehabilitation can be challenging — and often entails significant use of physical therapist services.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
