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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
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Aug 1, 2018/Column
Here's a primer on what PTs need to know.
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.
Aug 1, 2015/Column
Think purchasing equipment always is the best option? Don't buy it.
Jul 1, 2023/Feature
For patients with burns, rehabilitation can be challenging — and often entails significant use of physical therapist services.
Apr 1, 2022/Article
Developed in a year that celebrated APTA's history, the APTA Centennial Scholars Program was designed to build future leaders.
Dec 1, 2022/Feature
Knowing why patients make the decisions they do can be key to achieving better outcomes.
May 1, 2023/Feature
As the 54th Mary McMillan Lecturer, Edee Field-Fote encouraged the profession to leverage its specialized knowledge and skills.