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May 7, 2018/Article
Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Used for patients with suspected delirium.
Nov 1, 2025/Column
An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.
Jun 7, 2023/Interview
Emmanuel John says increasing PT and PTA diversity is necessary to the profession's survival. Watch his lecture on June 15.
Sep 1, 2017/Column
Here's what PTs and PTAs should know about the process.
Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.
Jun 1, 2025/Column
An unexpected reunion between a PT and a patient 59 years later reveals the enduring power of human connection in healing.
Dec 6, 2021/Open Access
If you want to catch up with Bette Horstman, PT, MEd, you're going to have to work around her bowling league schedules (she's in two different leagues, so it can get complicated) and possibly a hair appointment, not to mention her volunteer hours with a local VA hospital, her pro bono work in her hometown,
Jan 15, 2021/Resource
2021 brings numerous changes to Medicare regulation related to telehealth, the Physician Fee Schedule payment, NCCI edits, and the Quality Payment Program.
The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.