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Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

Sep 6, 2022/Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.

APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources

Mar 25, 2020/News

  From helping physical therapy faculty move their courses online to conducting a webinar on providing acute care physical therapy during a pandemic, association chapters and sections are keeping the profession informed and creating an impressive array of tools.   "We are going through this, day by day,

Finding My Way: “I Took a Leap”

Nov 20, 2017/Perspective

Becca Fung didn't receive any interdisciplinary instruction in DPT school. Now it's what she does for a living. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Becca describes how she made a bold career leap, with a lot of support from her network of mentors. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

Local Coverage Determinations

Oct 24, 2018/Article

Understanding what they are, how they impact your practice and how to access the National Coverage Database to find a particular LCD.

Obesity Hurts: The Why and How of Integrating Weight Reduction With Chronic Pain Management: Author Interview With Anneleen Malfliet

Nov 19, 2021/Podcast

PTJ talks with Anneleen Malfliet, PT, PhD, about obesity and pain.

Proposed DMEPOS Rule Could Benefit Rural Areas

Nov 3, 2020/Review

The planned changes also include efforts to streamline benefit classification and pricing decisions.

Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

Apr 10, 2017/News

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have a critical role to play—both in health care and in APTA. That's why the association is reaching out to all PTAs to show how APTA membership can improve their patient care, enhance their careers, and bring them closer to their professional peers. Coming Wednesday,

Pain Management

The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.

Advancing Equal Pay and Pay Transparency

The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings

From PTJ: For Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis, Don't Rely on Provocative Tests Alone

May 2, 2023/Review

Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.