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Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.
APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.
Jun 27, 2022/Statement
Pelvic health decisions should be made between patients and their medical providers.
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
Sep 1, 2016/Column
Determining a patient's next care destination.
Dec 31, 2025/Open Access
This flyer highlights various aspects of the profession of physical therapy, the DPT education pathway, and provides links to additional resources to find more information.
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
Jun 13, 2024/News
The statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms that exercise can help prevent falls among older adults.
May 28, 2024/News
This year's lecture features Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, leader of an innovative inclusion program at Washington University in St. Louis.
Advances in regenerative medicine allow for the restoration of injured, diseased, or degenerated tissues to a more functional state.