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Sep 19, 2023/Article
Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.
Jun 22, 2021/Review
Authors say a better understanding of the factors associated with lower physical therapy use can help focus health care policy advocacy.
Jun 20, 2018/News
No lasting gains can be made until policymakers embrace the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.
Jun 16, 2021/Perspective
Can you effectively manage individuals with the diagnosis of "vertigo"? The answer is yes.
Oct 6, 2025/News
Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA’s Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 17-18, by creating social media posts and videos promoting falls prevention awareness and the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1171/S. 2612). APTA student member advocacy led to over
Jan 31, 2022/Perspective
The theme of the parade, "Dream. Believe. Achieve," aligned perfectly with messages we give our patients and clients.
Nov 15, 2022/News
Don't miss this chance to party with friends, help support diversity in the profession, and get your Maverick on.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Wanda K. Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, is a senior payment specialist at APTA. Her responsibilities include communicating with members and insurers on inquiries regarding third-party, billing, CPT coding, and payment policies; providing resources in policy development; monitoring trends; and assisting in association
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