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Feb 12, 2021/Review
Researchers say large pockets of patients are simply opting out from care — with care for MSK conditions high on the list.
Oct 16, 2020/Podcast
Becoming a U.S.-licensed PT, for someone who has attained entry-level education internationally is a feat. Learn about these challenges and how you can make a difference.
Oct 14, 2022/News
APTA's popular continuing education resource is making a big change, and it could affect you.
Oct 3, 2022/News
The new resource is a quick reference to help PTs, PTAs, and others reduce the risk of transmission in clinical settings.
May 8, 2023/Podcast
APTA staff experts discuss what will be changing after the PHE ends on May 11 — and what won't.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.
Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.
Dec 1, 2023/CPG
The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.
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?
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