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Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.
Oct 13, 2021/Roundup
This month's collection of members sharing their expertise and experiences in the media.
Aug 18, 2025/News
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as
Jul 23, 2019/News
Physical therapists (PTs) and other providers who furnish services through home health agencies that bill Medicare will face an entirely new payment system beginning in January, 2020—one in which demonstrating the value of a particular intervention will be key. A new multidisciplinary webinar that includes
Sep 1, 2020/Feature
PTs have learned from their experiences with remote service provision and are prepared for a variety of scenarios in the new school year.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.
Dec 1, 2018/Column
A tradition comes with a problematic side dish.
May 8, 2018/News
Calling all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students: your service is needed at the upcoming Special Olympics US National Games in Seattle July 1-6, 2018.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.