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Failure to Communicate Can Leave You Between a Rock and a Hard Place

May 18, 2017/Article

A dominant theme across health care is the strong desire by the consumer to feel heard and understood.

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Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

APTA Centennial Scholars Spotlight: March 2022

Mar 1, 2022/Feature

This month, APTA Magazine spotlights the following APTA Centennial Scholars: Nicole Needles, Zach Sutton, Emelia D. McCuen, Amyko J. Wells, Amy Schubert, Patrick Barber, and Brooke Sullivan.

2021 Annual Report

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Our progress is made possible through the support and engagement of our members. Explore highlights of our impact during our centennial year in the 2021 annual report.

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A look at the challenges — and unique opportunities — that come with providing care in rural America.

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On the Pathway to Greatness

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APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program provides skills and recognition for physical therapist assistants.

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Physical Therapists as Entry-Point Providers

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House position: Describes the association's position on physical therapists as entry-point providers.

Functional Movement Disorders

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Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.