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Mar 27, 2019/News
Think current doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students are impressive? The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) couldn't agree more—and is getting ready to underscore that opinion by unveiling its first-ever cohort of ACAPT National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society inductees.
Jun 30, 2017/News
APTA members and staff recently made a very direct impact on some of Boston’s children in need by donating more than 700 pairs of shoes and several thousands of pairs of socks as part of the national "Shoes4Kids" campaign.
Mar 20, 2019/Review
Rsearchers are finding that even light physical activity can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
Jan 30, 2019/Review
A picture of the value of early physical therapy for LBP is emerging—and the results are encouraging.
Jan 24, 2019/News
If you think the physical therapy profession has an important role to play in improving public health on multiple fronts, you won't get any arguments from US Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, MPH. In fact, you might get the rhetorical equivalent of a high-five. In an address that repeatedly cited the
Jan 28, 2019/News
Take a look at the new APTA strategic plan covering the next 3 years, and almost immediately something becomes abundantly clear: the association has no intention of kicking back and cruising into its centennial in 2021. Dig deeper, and you're likely to find that the goals to be reached between now and
Jan 23, 2019/Review
An as-yet unexplained connection: higher levels of physical activity and motor skills seem to create a "cognitive reserve" that buoys cognitive performance during life.
Jan 22, 2019/Review
"Our data supports the possibility of increased cost effectiveness when compared with traditional insurance-based PT services," authors write.
Jan 4, 2019/Review
Routine assessments of mobility level by a PT can help better identify older adults at highest risk for hospitalization.
Jan 9, 2019/News
Headed to the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)? Now you can help out the local community while you're there. It's easy. This year, CSM attendees have 2 opportunities to help kids and adults in the DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia (DMV) area. One involves little more than downloading an app and