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Jun 1, 2018/Column
Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.
Feb 1, 2016/Feature
There's growing evidence that adding a "p" to rehabilitation improves patient outcomes pre- and postsurgery and following cancer treatments-and saves money, too.
APTA's Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS) offers a centralized and simplified process for physical therapists applying for residency and clinical fellowships.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Read more.
Sep 29, 2023/Review
Researchers compared two PT-led approaches and found that both achieved similar positive outcomes compared with usual care.
Apr 28, 2021/Perspective
How do we address the "disconnect" between the academy and the clinical environment?
Sep 20, 2019/Article
Here are some APTA-recommended resources that can help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of falls on our health system, and what can be done to reduce falls risk.
Jun 12, 2020/Article
Some requirements related to student involvement can vary depending on the setting.
May 25, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs can help children and adults with spina bifida gain and maintain mobility and function at their best throughout all stages of life.