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Career Transitioning Advice for Aging PTs

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.

Navigating Cash Payment

Aug 1, 2018/Column

Here's a primer on what PTs need to know.

Health Care Technology Today

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.

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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

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.

Questioning the Path of Lease Resistance

Aug 1, 2015/Column

Think purchasing equipment always is the best option? Don't buy it.

APTA Centennial Scholars: An Investment in the Profession's Future

Apr 1, 2022/Article

Developed in a year that celebrated APTA's history, the APTA Centennial Scholars Program was designed to build future leaders.

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.

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.