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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2019

Apr 17, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy. When fear is the obstacle: Robert Gillanders, PT, DPT,

APTA, Other Organizations, Will Share Anti-Opioid Efforts

Apr 30, 2019/News

There may be just about as many approaches to battling the opioid crisis as there are organizations committed to the fight—but now APTA and more than 100 other groups will be sharing experiences and learning from each other by way of a collaborative effort led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

Four Ways to Get Up to Speed on Interprofessional Health Care in Education and Practice

Apr 29, 2019/News

Working across health care disciplines isn't a pipe dream: it's an increasingly important fact of professional life for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapists assistants (PTAs). And physical therapy education programs are helping future PTs and PTAs respond to this reality by adapting curricula

From PT in Motion Magazine: 50 Years of PTAs

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,

Here's the Kicker

Jul 1, 2017/Article

When a soccer coach seeks more than just friendly advice, a PT has a decision to make.

There's a Word for What We Do

Aug 1, 2017/Column

It's made up, yet it's very real.

They're Number One

Dec 1, 2016/Column

A PT and an inaugural PTA class experience personal and professional growth.

Responding to Targeted Medical Review

Jul 1, 2017/Column

CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted

Targeting Fraud and Abuse in Home Health

Nov 1, 2016/Column

CMS launches a pre-claim review demonstration in 5 states. Here are the key points.

Patience and Clients

Dec 1, 2016/Column

The importance of getting real while staying positive.