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New Policy Priorities Celebrate Wins but Fight for More

Mar 1, 2025/Feature

APTA's updated public policy priorities reflect past progress while focusing on the need for increased payment.

Defining Moment: The Glue Holding It All Together

Nov 1, 2024/Column

A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

Oct 1, 2023/Column

One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.

The Role of Physical Therapy in Burn Management

Jul 1, 2023/Feature

For patients with burns, rehabilitation can be challenging — and often entails significant use of physical therapist services.

Propelling the Evolution of Physical Therapy Toward Precision Practice

May 1, 2023/Feature

As the 54th Mary McMillan Lecturer, Edee Field-Fote encouraged the profession to leverage its specialized knowledge and skills.

Using Behavioral Economics to Improve Patient Adherence

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Knowing why patients make the decisions they do can be key to achieving better outcomes.

Gooooooooooooal-Oriented Physical Therapy: A Q&A With Soccer PTs

Nov 21, 2022/Interview

We asked physical therapists about working with soccer players — from youth athletes to elite professionals.

Soft Tissue Self-care for a Movement Specialist

Oct 14, 2021/Video

We know you know, but reminders can be helpful. Listen to Lenny Parracino, certified massage therapist, fellow of applied functional science, and soft tissue therapist for the LA Clippers, describe his most meaningful wellness tips for movement.

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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