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May 22, 2024/Resource
APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.
May 1, 2024/CPG
This updated guideline is intended to assist health care providers in all aspects of stroke rehabilitation (eg, assessment, treatment, follow-up).
Mar 12, 2019/Perspective
From the rehab side of things, it was apparent that we had a huge gap in our knowledge for treating a patient whose limb was saved.
Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.
Aug 15, 2025/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
Dec 1, 2017/Column
Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.
May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
Oct 18, 2024/Article
APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.
May 5, 2025/Article
From human performance teams to primary care PTs, discover six powerful stories showcasing the intersection of physical therapy and the armed forces.
Jun 2, 2021/Roundup
New CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, employee vaccination requirements, and more.