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Aug 28, 2019/News
September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical
See recent awards won by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Use this toolkit to guide you through a self-assessment of services you provide to college athletic programs.
Mar 5, 2019/News
Could states be doing more to increase access to nonopioid and nonpharmacological approaches to management of chronic pain under Medicaid? The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) thinks so, and has issued guidance that outlines options and shares examples of some states' promising initiatives.
Apr 5, 2019/News
Legislation that would list PTs among the professions included in a federal program to provide greater patient access to health care in rural and underserved areas.
Dec 12, 2018/Perspective
The extensive knowledge and skills that PTs possess translate easily to "abilitation" as well.
Nov 27, 2018/News
The 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, can help keep you on top of some of the latest issues in healthy aging.
Oct 22, 2018/News
The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, has no shortage of sessions focused on how PTs and PTAs can bring that evidence into practice.
May 8, 2020/News
Insurance premium rebates, cyberattacks related to COVID-19, resources from APTA components, and more.
Jan 29, 2018/News
More than 2 out of 3 high school-aged adolescents aren't getting enough sleep, and the situation seems to be getting worse, according to the CDC. The agency warns that insufficient sleep can increase the risk for a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, and injury.