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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.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.
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
Jul 31, 2018/Article
This year's Mercer–Marquette Challenge broke many milestones and records. In celebrating its 30th year, the Challenge reached a lifetime total of more than $4 million. Adding to the accomplishments, a record-breaking 178 schools participated this year and raised $328,456. This year's top 3 schools are:
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.
Jul 8, 2020/Review
Researchers compared the percentage of program graduates of color with several institution characteristics — and found challenges.
Dec 20, 2021/Video
When it comes to wellness, there is a unique balance between stress and recovery.
APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
Jan 17, 2025/Article
APTA Magazine brought members content that explores the issues the profession is talking about in 2024.
Nov 24, 2025/Statement
APTA is deeply concerned by the recent recommendation from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education, or RISE, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, which, if enacted, would designate the doctor of physical therapy degree — and dozens of other health care professional degrees — as a graduate degree