Skip to main content

Search

Clear
Filter by Type
Filter by Topics
Filter by Symptoms & Conditions
Filter by Year
Things We Wish We Knew Before PTA School

May 9, 2019/Perspective

First tip: Try to visit a clinic or two before your program starts.

Roger Herr, PT, MPA

Mar 3, 2022/Author

Roger Herr, PT, MPA, is APTA President for a three-year term of 2021 through 2023.

Studies Show Faster Walking Associated With Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Dec 6, 2023/Review

Researchers found that brisk walking — 4 mph or more — was associated with a 39% drop in risk.

Payment Under Workers' Compensation

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

From ChoosePT.com: Telehealth, Now More Than Ever

Apr 3, 2020/News

A new Move Forward Radio podcast features a PT who relies on telehealth to meet the needs of veterans in rural areas.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

You Are More Qualified Than You Think

Jul 4, 2018/Perspective

You can be a great DPT degree candidate. If I can do this, then so can you.

Collaboration as Students

Nov 6, 2018/Perspective

I wonder, are collaboration and teamwork the same?

CMS Proposed Fee Schedule Presses On With Cut; Limits Telehealth for PTs, PTAs

Aug 4, 2020/Review

The proposed rule highlights the need for legislative action to give CMS more latitude in budgets and telehealth provisions.

Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a crime that occurs when a victim is compelled to perform labor, services, or commercial sex by force, fraud, or coercion.