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Apr 2, 2018/News
"Combat athletes"—individuals who compete in sports such as boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and Brazilian jiu jitsu—subject their bodies to intensely demanding situations that can lead to serious injury. But PTs and PTAs can be instrumental in helping them recover from (and even prevent) those
Dec 1, 2019/Open Access
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
Oct 1, 2016/Feature
All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?
Jan 11, 2018/Perspective
Many of the service events I have attended put me in contact with people who are very different from me.
Jan 18, 2018/Perspective
Through these stories and discussions, we hope to grow.
Jan 2, 2025/News
Here are five of the most popular articles viewed by your peers in 2024.
Jun 3, 2020/News
The 25th annual Maley Lecture from Virtual NEXT makes the case for PTs not to just wait for referrals.
Mar 28, 2017/News
APTA has been working closely with its state chapters to advocate for the profession during a packed legislative year.
May 17, 2023/Roundup
The pandemic's effect on the physical therapy profession, the post-PHE provider landscape, exercise effects on lingering symptoms, and more.
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in