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Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

UnitedHealthcare to Expand Program Waiving Copays, Deductibles for Physical Therapy for LBP

Nov 1, 2019/News

Momentum around better insurer coverage of physical therapy continues to build at UnitedHealthcare.

APTA Launches Fundraising Campaign for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 9, 2020/News

The first 10,000 people to contribute at least $10 will have their name included on the Community Wall at APTA’s new headquarters.

Physical Therapy Leader Dorothy 'Dot' Pinkston Dies

Dec 8, 2020/Open Access

Widely recognized for her work in curriculum development, she helped found the nation's first postbaccalaureate PT program.

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

CMS Enters New Territory, Proposes Staffing Requirements for LTC Facilities

Sep 15, 2023/News

Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.

Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

Meditation on Mindful Eating With Core

Jan 19, 2022/Video

Join Core Senior Instructors Devon Pipars, Shundo David Haye, Sarah McDevitt to explore meditation techniques and how you can use meditation practices to focus on mindful eating.

Flash Action Strategy 2017: #StopTheCap

Aug 23, 2017/Perspective

One legislative issue that requires unified effort and action right now is repealing the Medicare therapy cap.