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Nov 1, 2024/Article
Among other provisions, PTs and PTAs will benefit from changes to supervision requirements and plan of care certifications.
Jun 24, 2019/Podcast
Kelley Hutto, PT, honors her son and serves children with special needs. On October 16, 1990, her son Nickolas made his debut in the world. It was a defining moment that had a profound impact on who she is and what she does today.
Oct 2, 2019/Podcast
MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.
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.
Rather than close down opportunities for growth during a pandemic, we opened up even more.
May 23, 2020/Website
Members have free access to APTA's official scientific journal, which publishes innovative and highly relevant content for both clinicians and scientists.
Jan 1, 2020/Website
The academy seeks to promote excellence in orthopaedic physical therapy and be a world leader in advancing orthopaedic physical therapy to optimize movement and health.
The academy’s mission is to advance global excellence in abdominal and pelvic health through evidence-based practice, innovative education, research and social responsibility.
May 1, 2020/Website
Find the current status of Medicare coverage. Provider users can search separate databases related to both NCDs and LCDs.