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How PTs Can Help Those in Addiction Recovery

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

A look at why PTs are well-suited to help patients who have substance use disorders.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Social Determinants of Health

Jul 3, 2019/News

Health care is one thing. But the context of that care, the constellation of factors that can affect health for individuals and entire communities? That's something else entirely—and physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapy education programs are engaged.

Novel Coronavirus: A Wake-up Call for Best Practices in Preventing Pathogen Transmission

Mar 9, 2020/Perspective

In anticipation of future patients being infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we must think holistically in terms of clinic disinfection and protection. 

News From NEXT: Now Is the Time for PTs in Primary Care

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.

Renowned Researcher Steven George Named PTJ Editor-in-Chief

Nov 1, 2023/News

Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been named editor-in-chief of PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, APTA's scientific journal.

Researcher Spotlight

Mar 1, 2024/Column

Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, leads the Center for Health Services Training and Research.

Student-Led Flash Action Highlights Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Oct 1, 2018/News

A PT and PTA student-led "flash action strategy" held September 26-27 focused on bringing a clear message to Capitol Hill.

November Advocacy Roundup: The Final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Nov 25, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 18:30 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode, APTA staff experts Rachel Miller, MPH, and Sharon West, JD, discuss how the final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will affect the physical therapy profession.  They explain why physical therapists can expect

Progress for PTs Doing Imaging

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

At CSM 2018, Charles Hazle, PT, PhD, describes recent progress for physical therapists related to payment for sonography-related services.

Falls Awareness Week: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

Sep 22, 2019/Article

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency departments treat 3 million older adults for falls each year. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized after a fall, approximately 20% of falls result in serious injuries, and falls are the second leading cause of accidental or