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News From NEXT: A Moving Account of a Journey Out of Pain and Addiction—And a PT's Crucial Role

Jun 14, 2019/News

"I failed my marriage. I failed as a father. I failed my career. And I didn't even know it was happening." That's how Justin Minyard describes the lowest point in his life, when, after experiencing 2 spine fractures and receiving multiple surgeries, he became addicted to the opioids prescribed to him.

Delivery of Value-Based Physical Therapist Services

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.

Exclusive Use Or Use Of Multiple Biophysical Agents

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for

Physical Therapists' Role in Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Study: Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Give Their Infants a Motor Skills Boost

Aug 20, 2019/Review

Infants of mothers who engaged in aerobic exercise during pregnancy tend to show better motor development at 1 month.

Highlights From NEXT Conference and Exposition 2019

Sep 1, 2019/Feature

From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June

Chicago: The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders

Mar 14, 2019/Perspective

I've been lucky to call Chicago home for seven years now, and I still find something new and exciting to do in this city nearly every week. From some of our country's coolest museums and dynamite food to the splendor of the lakefront in the summer, Chicago has it all. Fortunately, this June I'll share

When the Team Falls Apart

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

People slip through the cracks, but we have a unique role within the system to help seal those cracks and keep people moving forward.

PTs and PTAs Shine on Long COVID Care Teams

Mar 1, 2023/Feature

How providers mesh can mean the difference between successful outcomes and a patient’s continued loss of function.