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Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

Down Syndrome (DS)

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.

PTJ's Most-Read Articles of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

The year's list shows the breadth of research available through APTA's scientific journal, free to members.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2021

Apr 14, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, April 2021 edition.

State Legislative Leadership Award

This award recognizes and rewards component leaders in the area of state legislative leadership who bring increased awareness and involvement to state legislative issues and who achieve success in state legislative issues that strengthen the practice of physical therapy.

APTA-Backed Bill Supports Medicare Patients in Need of Orthoses, Prostheses

Apr 23, 2024/News

The bipartisan measure would eliminate burdensome requirements, protect patients, and improve device replacement policies.

Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions in Their Care

Jul 10, 2025/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

Understanding Long COVID From a PT Perspective

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Physical therapists are ideally suited to help people who are experiencing lingering effects of COVID-19.

Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy

Awards

This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy through excellence in research.

Win: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate

Dec 8, 2021/News

The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.