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Nov 1, 2017/Article
Helping a warrior gain the strength to serve.
Nov 1, 2017/Column
For wellness, imbalance can be good.
Oct 1, 2017/Magazine
A friend of mine, knowing I enjoy reading about World War II history, recommended that I read author Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat.1 Assuming that "boat" meant submarine or destroyer, I eagerly downloaded this book onto my e-reader … and discovered the world of crew-a rowing sport about which
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
There's a growing realization that helping patients achieve optimal health requires addressing both the body and the mind. As a practical matter, though, how does that happen? These PTs are showing the way.
May 1, 2019/Feature
PTs and PTAs are using singing, dancing, and even magic to help improve patient outcomes.
Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
Patients are riding horses to therapeutic and rehabilitative success, led by PTs trained in hippotherapy.
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.
As physical therapy patients increasingly seek to become more involved in their own care, PTs and PTAs face both challenges and opportunities.
Dec 1, 2018/Article
The importance of constant learning and abundant kindness.
