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Feb 25, 2026/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation have developed many novel care and payment models to improve upon the fee for service model. The aim is to improve patient care, lower costs and promote patient-centered practices. Instead of focusing
Oct 19, 2021/Open Access
"By getting involved in local organizations and schools, we have a chance to promote our profession and establish meaningful connections."
Oct 1, 2018/Column
A case in which 'old school' won't do.
Sep 1, 2017/Feature
Diet and nutrition are key factors in managing many conditions that PTs treat and are part of PTs' scope of practice. Here are some insights from the growing number of clinicians who offer nutrition-related services.
Mar 31, 2021/Statement
APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."
The programs listed provide only postprofessional doctoral (i.e., PhD, ScD) graduate educational and research opportunities for PTs. The degrees offered are housed in institutions that either have PT degree programs or are associated with a PT degree program.
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the highest level of functional mobility of patients within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.
Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.
Nov 1, 2019/Column
Here's what PTs need to know about recent changes and how to sign up.
