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Aug 1, 2018/Column
A physical therapist stops exercising and starts empathizing.
Aug 1, 2018/Magazine
Viewpoints: Online Comments
May 1, 2019/Feature
Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th
Nov 1, 2019/Feature
In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.
Aug 1, 2019/Feature
Traveling isn't for every physical therapist, but for many who do it, there's no looking back.
In an increasingly technological age, mainstay items of physical therapy such as exercise balls, foam rollers, and elastic resistance bands retain their therapeutic value-and will continue to do so, these PTs say.
Strategies for treating pain are evolving-and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.
Jun 1, 2019/Feature
PTs help roller derby skaters compete in the rink.
May 1, 2019/Magazine
We've compiled highlights of stories published by PT in Motion News for a recap of reports on the physical therapy profession.
