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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Mar 1, 2018/Article
How do physical therapists in their 50s, 60s, and 70s continue to work in such a physically demanding profession? Some offer advice to their peers of all ages.
Feb 1, 2015/Feature
Technological advances highlighted in this issue include nasal cells used in a spinal cord transplant, telehealth kiosks, tips to control technology vendor demos, the risk of medical device hacking, a robotic exoskeleton whose developer is seeking approval for home use, and more.
Dec 20, 2021/Open Access
Whether it's fruit, veggies, or meat, all foods play a role in how your body operates.
Jul 1, 2015/Feature
APTA Magazine explored the trend toward employer-established productivity standards, with a focus on implications for the profession and physical therapists.
Jul 1, 2021/Feature
While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.
Jul 11, 2023/Podcast
Using GPS devices to track community mobility in older adults.
Mar 11, 2025/Podcast
In the February 2025 issue of APTA Magazine, Emily Berthelette, PT, DPT, examines what it's been like on the patient side of PT services.