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Board Responsibility for Association's Mission Statement

Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Describes the role APTA's Board of Directors in relation to the association's mission statement.

Opioid Crisis in the News: More than 1 in 3 Americans Prescribed Opioids in 2015

Aug 3, 2017/Roundup

As the statistics pile up, the conclusions become unavoidable: the country's opioid crisis is deeply rooted, and its effects are wide-ranging. Here are some of the latest reports on the magnitude of the problem. Reuters: More Than a Third of US Adults Prescribed Opioids in 2015 "People who were between

Comparing Community Mobility Interventions in Older Adults Using GPS: PTJ Author Interview With Pamela Dunlap

Jul 11, 2023/Podcast

Using GPS devices to track community mobility in older adults.

Finding My Way: “I Took a Leap”

Nov 20, 2017/Perspective

Becca Fung didn't receive any interdisciplinary instruction in DPT school. Now it's what she does for a living. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Becca describes how she made a bold career leap, with a lot of support from her network of mentors. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

The PT in the Emergency Department: A Call to Crisis Care

Jul 1, 2021/Feature

While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.

A Lucky Patient Encounter Provides Answers

Aug 1, 2021/Column

It wasn't until she saw patients with the same rare condition that a PT realized what had been plaguing her own body for years.

Using Motor Learning to Help Patients

Feb 1, 2018/Article

PTs who are passionate about using motor learning explain why it's so important to physical therapist practice.

Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.

Honorary Membership

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The purpose of this honor is stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.

The Right Food – It Does a Body Good

Dec 20, 2021/Open Access

Whether it's fruit, veggies, or meat, all foods play a role in how your body operates.