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Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

Apr 24, 2018/News

The 2017 APTA Annual Report provides an overview of a year fueled by collaboration and marked by accomplishments in areas ranging from national public relations campaigns to membership milestones and the end of the hard cap on payment for rehabilitation services under Medicare.

Study: Nearly 50% of PTs Surveyed Say They're Experiencing Burnout

Nov 15, 2023/Review

The analysis, based on an early 2021 survey, also identifies "modifiable factors" that could reduce prevalence.

Maley Lecturer Calls for Consensus on Key Concepts to Move Profession Forward

Aug 6, 2024/News

Phil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, offered three recommendations for making the concept of the movement system more meaningful.

Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.

Viewpoints

Oct 1, 2019/Magazine

View reader online comments from past stories in PT in Motion Magazine.

The Journey of PTs With Disabilities: Challenges and Contribution

Mar 1, 2019/Feature

PTs who themselves experience physical challenges are finding ways to leverage those situations to help others.

The Benefits of Sharing Professional Experiences

Mar 1, 2017/Feature

PTs can gain valuable information, fresh insights, and new ideas by becoming involved with other health care professionals.

New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

CSM 2021 To Be Transitioned to Virtual Event in the Interest of Public Health

Aug 7, 2020/Statement

This decision is based on our physical therapy community’s role and responsibility as health care providers and our association’s mission to improve the health of society.