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Aug 1, 2017/Feature
"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product
Mar 1, 2017/Column
Should a PT sign off on a key football player's return to play?
Nov 1, 2016/Feature
A growing number of PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students travel outside the United States to volunteer their services and to learn more about health care worldwide. How can these experiences help ensure a successful experience for everyone?
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, has no training whatsoever in construction, architecture, or interior design. She is, however, a seasoned physical therapist (PT), and she knows from experience how a physical therapy clinic should be built.
Feb 1, 2019/Article
The #MeToo movement is shining a bright light on sexual harassment, inappropriate patient behavior, and other sex-related scenarios on campuses and in health care workplaces.
Two children strike powerful blows-and confirm a student's career path.
Oct 1, 2018/Column
"Documenting value-based care" simply means painting a clear picture of the good things you're doing as a PT.
May 1, 2019/Feature
Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th
May 1, 2019/Column
Here's what's true about the Patient-Driven Groupings Model-and what's not.
