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Number of Americans Reporting Arthritis-Related Activity Limitations on the Rise

Mar 7, 2017/Review

The number of Americans with arthritis who report that the condition limits their activities has jumped by 20% since 2002.

Study: Only 10% of Physician Visits for LBP Resulted in Physical Therapy Referrals 1997–2010 While Opioid Prescriptions Climbed

Apr 30, 2017/Review

In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a

My PT Elevator Pitch

Sep 26, 2018/Perspective

Any PT or PTA student would respond to all of these scenarios the same way I did: "Have you considered physical therapy?"

President's Budget Proposes Cuts to Public Health Programs, Health Research, Medicare, and Medicaid

Mar 19, 2019/News

Although characterized by supporters as an approach that "embodies fiscal responsibility," the 2020 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is facing criticism that the $4.1 trillion plan cuts too deeply into health care and education. Many of the proposed changes run counter to current

Elevating the Conversation

Jun 1, 2018/Column

A PT's journey to pelvic health advocacy

Where Do You Want to Practice?

Oct 1, 2017/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. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in

Leadership Congress Update: 2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

APTA's September Flash Action Strategy: Student-Led, Member-Powered

Sep 9, 2019/Article

Help make the Flash Action Strategy the biggest ever.

A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

CDC Issues 'Call to Action' to Address Treatment Gaps for Children Experiencing TBI

Feb 27, 2018/News

The CDC sees TBI in children as a public health problem with a ripple effect—not only are children receiving inconsistent care at the time of injury, but variation in rehabilitation and recovery approaches can lead to disability that lasts through adulthood.