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Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Supports and participates in workforce planning efforts with other stakeholders to meet the needs of the profession and society.
Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.
We empower the physical therapy profession to make a deeper impact in the world around us.
Dec 22, 2020/Article
Before implementing telehealth into your practice, review and become familiar with state and federal regulations in which you practice.
Pelvic health physical therapy is a vital part of recovery in the postpartum period.
Dec 12, 2023/News
The Department of Education grants program is aimed at reducing understaffing of school personnel who work with children with disabilities.
Aug 18, 2025/News
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as
Aug 1, 2021/CPG
This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury
May 4, 2020/Article
Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a brief change in mental status or consciousness. Check out resources on both.
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