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Sep 1, 2024/Feature
How PTs and PTAs can improve patient outcomes by looking at their patients as whole people.
Jun 30, 2020/Author
Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.
Mar 16, 2020/News
The coronavirus pandemic demands that health care providers rethink how they deliver care in ways that reduce risk of further spreading infection. The use of telehealth is one approach that can help keep both patients and providers safe, but PTs and PTAs need to understand the current regulatory and
Nov 1, 2020/Column
When a situation feels wrong, in all likelihood it is.
Sep 1, 2025/Feature
Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.
Oct 1, 2025/Feature
Combat sports push athletes — and PTs — to their limits. Learn how PTs apply evidence-based care in unpredictable, high-risk environments.
May 12, 2021/Author
Justin Moore is Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Oct 20, 2020/Handouts
APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the role that physical therapists play in reducing hospital readmissions.
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
Jul 13, 2020/Perspective
In light of continued police and institutional violence against marginalized communities, many professional organizations — including APTA — are taking time to reflect.