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Jun 29, 2020/Perspective
I was reminded again why I wanted to do this: the people.
Jan 17, 2020/News
While 2019 saw some real advocacy achievements for the physical therapy profession, the year also brought challenges to tackle in 2020 — not the least of which is the proposal by Medicare to cut reimbursement to physical therapy in 2021. And with APTA's fight against the cut already in motion, the 2020
Jul 1, 2022/Feature
Board certification in physical therapy specialty areas has been evolving since its beginnings. Here are some of the latest developments.
Aug 15, 2025/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.
Oct 24, 2018/News
The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, offers sessions that will challenge you to learn something new that you can apply to your practice right now.
Jun 28, 2024/Article
Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.
Aug 14, 2018/Perspective
Research shows that PTs can play an active role in lifestyle-related interventions, such as nutrition.
Jun 17, 2021/Podcast
Dr Dias and his coauthors provide an antidote to the barriers that make it difficult to apply clinical practice guidelines to patients.
Getting a NPI should be a priority for any PT. Among other payers, it also is required for all providers enrolled in Medicare.
Oct 31, 2018/Review
A study supports the validity of physical therapy as first-line option for treatment.