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Time To Act: Lawmakers Must Address the PTA Differential

Jan 19, 2022/News

Congress is back in session and the push is on to fix this threat to patient access to care. Your voice is needed.

New Pilot Study Opportunities Available From CoHSTAR

Apr 9, 2019/News

The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened a call for the development of multiple pilot studies that would help set the stage for larger efforts to advance a wide range of health services research. APTA was a major financial contributor to the development of CoHSTAR, having

Active&Fit Direct Program Now Available to APTA Members

Apr 14, 2021/News

The program includes fitness center membership, access to exercise videos, and more, offered only through participating organizations.

Washington Post: End of Therapy Cap a 'Long-Awaited Gift'

Mar 2, 2018/News

The end of the hard cap on payment for therapy services under Medicare was big news for patients and the profession—a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of The Washington Post.

Padua Prediction Score (PPS)

Test & Measure

A screening tool that measures the risk of venous thrombus embolism (VTE).

The Best States in Which to Practice

Oct 1, 2015/Feature

Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. But to make it to the top of PT in Motion's third annual analysis of the best states in which

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®)

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Estimates an individual’s 10-year probability of incurring a hip or other major osteoporotic fracture.

Inventional Thinking

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product

When the Workplace Turns Violent

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?

First Choice for a Second Career

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.