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Jun 12, 2019/News
The June edition of PTJ (Physical Therapy) is something special: an entire issue devoted to the ways pediatric physical therapy and developmental science are informing each other—all to the benefit of children and their families. The issue shouldn't be missed, say Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD, and Anjana Bhat,
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.
Jun 30, 2017/News
The US Committee on Armed Services approved changes to the 2018 NDAA that orders the US Secretary of Defense to figure out how to bring PTAs, OTAs, and other support personnel in the TRICARE payment system.
Jan 30, 2018/News
Monday, February 5, APTA will convene a panel of experts to discuss how pain management in America can be transformed to move beyond opioids and improve the health of society. The discussion will be broadcast live from APTA’s Facebook page and will include the premiere of the association’s second public
Nov 26, 2018/Perspective
I'm here to assure you that there are plenty of research opportunities for those in private practice.
Jul 11, 2018/Perspective
Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;
Aug 7, 2023/Review
Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.
Jul 5, 2020/Podcast
Discussing mental health in the times of COVID-19 and beyond, and wellness tactics and strategies students can use now and into the future.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."
Dec 18, 2019/Perspective
Debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths.