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Jan 19, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs help people with DBMD improve their quality of life.
Mar 6, 2017/News
Researchers found similar improvement in self-reported function and CTS symptom severity for both surgical and physical therapy patients after 1 year, but the physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.
Jul 14, 2021/News
More students than ever, from more diverse backgrounds than ever, are learning why becoming a PT or PTA might be right for them.
Nov 10, 2023/Review
Patients who first sought care from a physical therapist or chiropractor had fewer opioid prescriptions and MRIs after diagnosis.
Jan 27, 2023/Roundup
Researchers say their patient survey-based study could inform more tailored treatment of conditions that can have similar symptoms.
Sep 19, 2022/Video
If you've ever wanted to share your experience as a PTA with a wider audience, you're not alone. Our guests, Ken Gonzalez, PTA, and Laura Stevens, PTA, host a podcast where they discuss all things related to the PTA profession and their professional journeys.
Oct 1, 2020/Feature
Eliminate these biases and fallacies to improve your quality of care.
Sep 18, 2023/Review
An analysis of more than 13,000 children with ASD reveals an "unmet need," even among those with high levels of motor impairment.
Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary
PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.
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?"