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Sep 1, 2019/Column
Helping children with disabilities experience the power of dance.
Feb 10, 2026/Article
The new APTA Strategic Framework for 2030 reinforces the association's commitment to advancing payment, and that dedication goes far beyond APTA's fight for meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In 2025, APTA state chapters were relentless in their efforts to advocate for increased
Mar 10, 2020/News
Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records.
Mar 1, 2023/Article
Carole Lewis writes about her journey as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy and her advice to others on how to find and follow their purpose.
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Aug 10, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs have multiple opportunities to address this condition.
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
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 1, 2022/Column
A patient's permanent reminder of her PT's instruction left an indelible mark on both of them.
Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.