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Jun 1, 2017/Article
APTA is committed to preserving the provisions of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act to ensure that students with disabilities have access to physical therapy services necessary to take full advantage of a free and public education.
Jul 14, 2021/News
More students than ever, from more diverse backgrounds than ever, are learning why becoming a PT or PTA might be right for them.
Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure
Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Apr 16, 2021/Roundup
Many state legislatures are still in session, but positive changes are already in the works. Here's a progress report.
Mar 18, 2019/Review
Researchers find that patients triaged by a PT for MSK disorders fare just as well — and in some respects, better — than those who are seen by a physician general practitioner.
May 1, 2015/Feature
Yes, it could, as a growing number of PTs have found out. Here's how to protect yourself.
Oct 25, 2021/Review
Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.
Nov 24, 2020/Article
The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.
Oct 22, 2018/News
The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, includes multiple sessions that go beyond the wow factor of technology and gets to practical applications in the clinic.
Jul 16, 2020/Podcast
Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.