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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
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May 1, 2018/Magazine
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Oct 1, 2016/Column
Should a physical therapist tell a patient that she is terminally ill?
Nov 1, 2024/Column
Exploring AI Ethics Within the Five Roles of Physical Therapy
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
Pursuant to association policy APTA Clinical Specialization Policy, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties guides the American Physical Therapy Association’s Clinical Specialization Program and its specialty councils. ABPTS provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA
Aug 1, 2022/Column
While technology shows promise for cutting-edge treatment, PTs and PTAs must ask the right questions to determine the best plan of care.
Aug 1, 2022/Feature
For some physical therapists, the best way to influence clinical practice might be to leave it.
Dec 21, 2022/Perspective
Democrats will control the Senate. Republicans will control the House. What will it take to get things done?
Oct 17, 2022/Roundup
For National Physical Therapy Month, good reminders of why "Choose to Move" isn't just a catchy slogan.