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Jan 1, 2020/Website
The academy’s mission is to foster excellence in acute care practice, in all settings, in order to enhance the health and functioning of patients and clients.
Jul 1, 2018/Website
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a list of best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with patient lifts.
Aug 6, 2025/News
As the 2025 legislative season has come to a close in most states, many APTA chapters achieved significant victories that improve payment, address provider credentialing, and reduce administrative burden.
Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Jan 2, 2018/Review
"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."
Jun 24, 2019/News
UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Oct 19, 2021/News
There are many similarities, but WHO's recent clinical case definition includes elements that are worth noting by PTs and payers.
Aug 12, 2019/Review
A study of military health care adds to the evidence that including PTs as primary care providers is working, both in terms of patient safety and reduced health care utilization.
Jul 9, 2021/Review
Post-COVID-19 patients referred to rehab report poorer overall health and greater functional limitations at baseline.