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Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Media: Seven Worthwhile Reads

Apr 28, 2020/News

The challenges of providing physical therapy during a pandemic haven't escaped the media's attention. Here are six stories on how the profession is responding — and one exploration of what could soon be a huge issue for PTs and PTAs.

Informal HHS Response Hints at Broad Availability of Provider Relief Money

Apr 13, 2020/News

In an email exchange with APTA, an HHS representative indicated that virtually any PT who received Medicare fee-for-service reimbursement in 2019 could get the funds, and that businesses closed due to COVID-19 could qualify, too.

From PT in Motion: PT 'Boomers' Offer Advice on Life in the Clinic and Beyond

Mar 6, 2018/News

This month's PT in Motion magazine includes “Career Transitioning Advice for Aging PTs,” an exploration of how long-time clinicians are adjusting their routines or transitioning to new career paths, and the life circumstances that led them in that direction.

Physical Therapy Leader Roger Nelson, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Dies

Oct 26, 2022/News

Nelson's achievements included education, work for the USPHS, and an influential role in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures, in supine, the ability to lift the head and neck against gravity for an extended period.

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

How's Your Focus?

Jun 1, 2016/Column

Is it laser-like? It must be.

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

Video: Interviews From CSM 2019

Feb 11, 2019/Article

16,000+ PTs, PTAs, and students made their way to Washington, DC for Combined Sections Meeting 2019 last week.  To give students an idea of who was there and of the hot topics being discussed, Kyle Stapleton, SPT, Director of Communications, APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors, sat down with experts

Dairyland Games

Oct 3, 2019/Perspective

Henry The final call for the 50-meter freestyle at the third annual Dairyland Games had been announced, but Henry was still not at his starting block. Despite repeated attempts to soothe his anxiety, Henry refused to get in the swimming pool, and there was no changing his mind. I watched from the other