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Congressional Roundup: What's on APTA's Legislative Advocacy Radar

Apr 26, 2019/News

Believe it or not, there's much more going on in Washington, DC, than the stuff that becomes fodder for late-night talkshow hosts. Important legislation is being considered, and APTA and its members are there to advocate for changes that help the physical therapy profession's ability to deliver patient-centered

CDC: Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 in US; More Emphasis on Physical Activity Needed

May 8, 2019/Article

According to the CDC. among people who experience severe joint pain from OA, a third don't engage in any physical activity.

Study of Health System Reveals Good Functional Outcomes for Patients in Bundled Care Model

May 6, 2019/News

Bundled care models for total joint arthroplasty may be popular with payers and policy makers, but do they work for patients? One study says yes.

Legislation to Include PTs in Student Loan Relief Program Now in House and Senate

May 17, 2019/News

Legislation that could open up student loan repayment opportunities for PTs has been introduced in the House.

APTA, Other Organizations, Will Share Anti-Opioid Efforts

Apr 30, 2019/News

There may be just about as many approaches to battling the opioid crisis as there are organizations committed to the fight—but now APTA and more than 100 other groups will be sharing experiences and learning from each other by way of a collaborative effort led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

Four Ways to Get Up to Speed on Interprofessional Health Care in Education and Practice

Apr 29, 2019/News

Working across health care disciplines isn't a pipe dream: it's an increasingly important fact of professional life for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapists assistants (PTAs). And physical therapy education programs are helping future PTs and PTAs respond to this reality by adapting curricula

From PT in Motion Magazine: 50 Years of PTAs

May 7, 2019/News

Turns out 1969 wasn't all Woodstock and moonwalks: the year was also an important date for what has become a crucial part of the physical therapy profession—the physical therapist assistant (PTA). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of PTA education programs. To honor that milestone,

Beating Burnout

Feb 1, 2019/Feature

Its causes are many. So are the ways in which PTs and PTAs can address it and reinvigorate their careers.

Serving Survivors

Apr 1, 2019/Feature

From pediatrics through palliative care, PTs and PTAs are playing important roles in improving the lives of survivors of cancer. Other health professions are taking notice and endorsing their efforts.

Combatting Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior

Feb 1, 2019/Article

The #MeToo movement is shining a bright light on sexual harassment, inappropriate patient behavior, and other sex-related scenarios on campuses and in health care workplaces.