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Education Dept. Opens Up More Loan Forgiveness Possibilities

May 26, 2022/News

The new reforms are aimed at increasing access to income-driven and public service programs.

PT–PTA Rehab Team: Continuum of Care

Oct 4, 2018/Perspective

As a doctor of physical therapy student, I owe much of my success in school to the help of my fellow classmates. We spend more time together in classes, at the gym, and at the library than we do in our own homes. Whether that means delving into confusing class material or being each other's test dummies

New APTA Podcast Series Explores Big Picture and Details of Value-Based Care

Feb 13, 2018/News

Everyone's talking about "value-based care," but what does the concept really mean, and how will it affect your practice? That's the subject of a new 21-part podcast series now available for download from APTA.

Institutionalizing Inventiveness

Mar 1, 2020/Feature

A growing number of schools that offer DPT and pre-physical therapy programs are exposing their students to strategies for inventing and innovating, from concept to production and marketing. And the programs' goals reach well beyond the invention itself.

From PTJ: PT, PTA Injuries Related to Patient Handling Still Common in LTC Settings

Feb 12, 2019/Review

PTs and PTAs working in long-term care continue to experience musculoskeletal disorders linked to patient handling incidents,

Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

Mar 6, 2018/Review

Nearly a third of patients prescribed physical activity have functional limitations that could interfere with their ability to follow the directives.

Trauma Informed Care

Being able to recognize trauma and respond appropriately is vital to optimizing evaluation and interventions for the best possible outcomes.

APTA Centennial Center Earns Bicycle Friendly Workplace Designation

May 25, 2022/News

The national recognition underscores APTA's commitment to movement — and just in time for National Bike to Work Day.

Study: PD Incidence 50% Higher in North America Than Previous Estimates Showed

Jan 13, 2023/Review

A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.

Treating Olympic Athletes: A Golden Opportunity

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.