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Mar 20, 2020/Statement
We are going through this together, day by day, doing our best to make a positive impact on society in a moment in time when there are no easy solutions.
Sep 9, 2019/CPG
Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and
Mar 13, 2023/CPG
This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.
Jun 1, 2019/Feature
APTA, the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy are collaborating through the Educational Leadership Partnership to reshape physical therapy clinical education.
Jul 1, 2017/Feature
The mechanisms of pain are both physical and psychological. Here's what PTs and PTAs need to know in order to gauge treatment strategies.
Jun 1, 2020/Feature
Artificial intelligence offers many benefits to health care professionals - and likely will be a key component of future practice - but it's not without its drawbacks.
Sep 10, 2021/Podcast
See the history of the physical therapy profession in a different light! Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with David Nicholls, author of PTJ's latest history essay and of the controversial 2017 book titled "The End of Physiotherapy."
Aug 20, 2021/News
Physical therapy is once again facing payment cuts under Medicare. We must fight — and we need your voice.
Dec 13, 2022/News
APTA's political action committee is celebrating 50 years of working for the profession, and you're invited.