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Mar 20, 2019/Review
Rsearchers are finding that even light physical activity can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
Apr 8, 2019/Review
"Collaborative telerehabilitation" isn't a regular part of care for patients with advanced-stage cancer, but maybe it should be, say researchers.
Jul 18, 2017/News
Recommendations in a new National Academies report on pain management include the need to support nonpharmacologic approaches to pain treatment through better reimbursement models, and the necessity of continued efforts to educate the public on effective alternatives to opioids.
Sep 6, 2017/News
PT in Motion News asked APTA staff about the legislative issues that should be on the radar of PTs, PTAs, students, and their supporters. Here's the list of the top 5 issues to track over the coming weeks.
Mar 18, 2019/Review
Researchers find that patients triaged by a PT for MSK disorders fare just as well — and in some respects, better — than those who are seen by a physician general practitioner.
Mar 22, 2019/Review
A survey of PTs and PTAs in Texas found that while not widespread, instances of observed unethical behavior were associated with increases in expected productivity.
Mar 26, 2019/Review
Your 40-something patient thinks that after 4 decades of relative physical inactivity, there's no point in starting now. Tell your patient to think again.
Mar 29, 2019/News
Sometimes physical therapy doesn't just heal an injury, it changes the course of a patient's life for the better. Colleen Rapp, a press operator for the Denver Post, thought her physically demanding job was exercise enough—until she got a wholistic view of her health status from her physical therapist
Mar 27, 2019/News
Think current doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students are impressive? The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) couldn't agree more—and is getting ready to underscore that opinion by unveiling its first-ever cohort of ACAPT National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society inductees.
Jun 30, 2017/News
APTA members and staff recently made a very direct impact on some of Boston’s children in need by donating more than 700 pairs of shoes and several thousands of pairs of socks as part of the national "Shoes4Kids" campaign.