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Oct 8, 2019/Open Access
You should be aware of the scope of the practice act in the state(s) in which you are licensed, and consider carefully whether or not your scope of personal competence is compatible with the type of services you wish to provide.
Jun 17, 2021/Podcast
Dr Dias and his coauthors provide an antidote to the barriers that make it difficult to apply clinical practice guidelines to patients.
Oct 7, 2020/Podcast
Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, shares what she’s learned through her years working on teams and gives tips for successful team work.
Apr 3, 2024/News
The APTA State Advocacy Map is an easy, interactive resource that helps you track and receive updates on bills APTA chapters are following.
Nov 8, 2019/Review
Does unrestricted direct access to a physical therapist (PT) make a difference compared with "provisional" direct access systems?
Aug 9, 2019/News
APTA was again a leading exhibitor at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit, this year held August 5-8 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Numerous state lawmakers from across the country visited the APTA booth, where staff and members of the Tennessee
Oct 1, 2019/Feature
Looking in the mirror is the first step.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.
The PDGM is a shift away from volume-driven home health payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.
May 7, 2019/News
Turns out 1969 wasn't all Woodstock and moonwalks: the year was also an important date for what has become a crucial part of the physical therapy profession—the physical therapist assistant (PTA). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of PTA education programs. To honor that milestone,