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Rewiring the Brain to Ease Chronic Pain

May 1, 2019/Feature

Strategies for treating pain are evolving-and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.

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.

PTJ: Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry as a Potential Leader in 'Systems Science'

Nov 19, 2018/Review

Systems science emphasizes collecting and analyzing clinical data using a common language, say authors of a "Point of View" article in PTJ.

VA Wants to Move Telehealth Beyond State Borders and Into Vets' Homes

Oct 2, 2017/News

The VA would like to remove barriers to telehealth and allow its providers—including PTs—to conduct telehealth activities across all 50 states and in non-federal sites, including patients' and providers' homes.

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.

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.

The Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act of 2020

May 12, 2020/Article

APTA continues to advocate and support other proposals to provide additional relief for student loan borrowers.

Overhead Athletes and Salvaging Total Arc of Motion

Jan 2, 2019/Perspective

My problems could have been avoided if there was at least one person who advocated for preventive care.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

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.