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Feb 12, 2026/Open Access
The programs listed provide only postprofessional doctoral (i.e., PhD, ScD) graduate educational and research opportunities for PTs. The degrees offered are housed in institutions that either have PT degree programs or are associated with a PT degree program.
Dec 1, 2019/Open Access
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
Dec 5, 2019/Article
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.
Feb 13, 2018/Article
BFRT is part of the professional scope of practice for physical therapists.
Jun 1, 2015/Feature
PTs who focus on ergonomics can find themselves in unusual situations-analyzing zoo workers preparing a lion's lunch, for example. But all PTs can use ergonomic principles to help prevent injuries.
Apr 1, 2015/Column
In providing wellness services, it's all about the individual.
Jul 1, 2015/Column
Treatment questions for a workplace injury.
Oct 1, 2024/Feature
How physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can incorporate lifestyle medicine tenets into patient care for improved outcomes.
Aug 1, 2022/Feature
The PT Compact has streamlined the process for PTs and PTAs to serve patients across state borders.
Jul 1, 2022/Feature
PTs and PTAs often tell patients to practice self-care. Now it's time for them to take their own advice.