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Mar 7, 2017/Review
The number of Americans with arthritis who report that the condition limits their activities has jumped by 20% since 2002.
Apr 30, 2017/Review
In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a
Feb 22, 2023/Article
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: a pediatric PT's perspective.
Nov 1, 2024/Feature
Bringing the physical therapy profession into the future requires strong leadership.
Dec 1, 2024/Column
APTA interviews Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, president of APTA Home Health.
Aug 12, 2019/Review
A study of military health care adds to the evidence that including PTs as primary care providers is working, both in terms of patient safety and reduced health care utilization.
Jul 9, 2021/Review
Post-COVID-19 patients referred to rehab report poorer overall health and greater functional limitations at baseline.
Sep 1, 2019/Article
For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.
Jan 14, 2020/News
APTA Chief Executive Officer Justin Moore, PT, DPT, has been unanimously elected to serve a four-year term on the Board of the Amputee Coalition, a leading national advocacy organization. The Amputee Coalition serves the more than two million Americans with limb loss and limb difference and more than
Jun 21, 2018/Article
The Boston School of Physical Education hosted APTA's first national conference in September 1922.