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The physical therapy profession is invested in individualized, patient-centered care, but that investment has broad societal and public health implications.
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Oct 7, 2019/Podcast
Joseph Donnelly, PT, DHS , discusses what you need to know about dry needling, trigger points, and myofascial pain syndrome and how physical therapy can work in these areas.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: Describes the association's commitment to being a family-forward organization.
May 22, 2024/Resource
The movement screen is a tool designed to detect movement impairments observed during functional tasks and activities that will help you decide which additional tests and measures to include in the patient and client examination.
Jan 1, 2024/CPG
This guideline offers recommendations for managing 10- to 18-year-old patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dec 16, 2020/CPG
This guideline aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Apr 7, 2021/Podcast
While one-to-one care is the main focus of most physical therapy providers, looking at the health of a population — however you define it — can reveal patterns and obstacles that can be addressed. The topic is especially timely, as this week is National Public Health Week, and April 7 is World Health
Jul 11, 2025/Resource
Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.