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Exclusive Use Or Use Of Multiple Biophysical Agents

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

Career Transitioning Advice for Aging PTs

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.

Health Care Technology Today

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.

The Right Food – It Does a Body Good

Dec 20, 2021/Open Access

Whether it's fruit, veggies, or meat, all foods play a role in how your body operates.

Measuring by Value, Not Volume

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.

The PT in the Emergency Department: A Call to Crisis Care

Jul 1, 2021/Feature

While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.

Comparing Community Mobility Interventions in Older Adults Using GPS: PTJ Author Interview With Pamela Dunlap

Jul 11, 2023/Podcast

Using GPS devices to track community mobility in older adults.

Defining Moment: From PT to Patient

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.