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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.
Jul 5, 2022/News
In an advocacy win, APTA-supported recommendations aimed at increasing veterans' access to PTs and PTAs are now part of a spending bill.
Dec 26, 2017/News
The researchers believe a new clinical model could help bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
May 4, 2020/Article
This page provides resources from other organizations that are related to the management of mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI. These resources should prove valuable for physical therapists in the U.S.
Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.
Oct 20, 2021/News
Bishop will help to oversee APTA's government affairs, health policy and payment, and public relations departments.
Dec 10, 2025/Article
Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part
Apr 28, 2021/Perspective
How do we address the "disconnect" between the academy and the clinical environment?
Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Are you ready to be a physical therapist?