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Serving Your Community as a Student

Sep 24, 2019/Perspective

Getting involved with PTDOS as a student is easy and a great way to connect your program with your local community.

Understanding Trauma and Chronic Toxic Stress in Your Pediatric Patients

Oct 28, 2018/Article

  In our profession, the word "trauma" typically leads us to think of a catastrophic injury, emergency medical care, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), however, trauma also includes "events or circumstances experienced

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.

Working With Combat Athletes

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Sports that involve fighting are among the most challenging and stressful-not to mention dangerous-competitions. PTs who work with these athletes need to be on top of their own games.

Harnessed Yet Unleashed

Oct 1, 2015/Column

A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.

Study: 'Academic Capitalism,' Lack of Faculty of Color Is a Challenge for Diversity in DPT Programs

Jul 8, 2020/Review

Researchers compared the percentage of program graduates of color with several institution characteristics — and found challenges.

Fostering Allyship in DEI - Part 1

Jun 8, 2020/Podcast

Guests discuss their experiences as racial and ethnic minorities in the profession.

APTA Releases 2023 Annual Report

Apr 29, 2024/News

Together, we advanced the profession and strengthened the APTA community.

Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department

Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.