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Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy Safe, Effective, and Cheaper Than Referral-Based Care

Nov 9, 2017/Review

Patients via direct access had significantly lower medical costs—an average of $1,543 less per patient.

Pilot Study Indicates Yoga Improves Quality-of-Life for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Parents

Jan 8, 2017/Review

With childhood cancer mortality rates falling over the past 4 decades, some researchers say it's time to take a closer look at better ways of supporting the psychosocial and quality-of-life needs of patients and their families during treatment—including making yoga a part of the mix. That's the premise

From PTJ: Study of 1 Hospital Finds Nearly 16% of Scheduled Physical Therapy Sessions Don't Happen

Jan 18, 2017/Review

Authors of the study say that's too many.

How Understanding Personality and Communication Styles Can Improve Patient Care

Sep 5, 2019/Perspective

It is crucial we constantly work on and improve our communication skills.

Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Top 8.6 Million Annually

Jan 3, 2017/Review

A growing number of Americans are getting injured while participating in physical activity.

Move Forward Radio: Country Music's Clay Walker Discusses Living With MS

Jan 12, 2017/News

The key, he says, is for those with MS to "take control of what they can and manage what they can."

Spring 2019: Student Involvement Opportunities

Mar 5, 2019/Perspective

PT and PTA students looking for involvement and engagement opportunities, get excited! APTA and the APTA Student Assembly have a bunch of volunteer positions and events coming up, and we want you to volunteer.

My Whole Body Is a Nervous System: The Anxiety Diaries of an SPT

Mar 18, 2018/Perspective

Here are my top eight reasons why you should talk with someone about your mental health.

Serving Our Communities. It's What We Do.

May 15, 2017/Perspective

Treating populations in need opens your eyes to new viewpoints of the health care system.

Are You Making the National Physical Therapy Exam Harder Than It Needs to Be?

Jun 11, 2018/Perspective

Here are ways that you can actually reduce the amount of test anxiety you have about the exam.