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Apr 30, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with shoulder pain.
Apr 3, 2019/Podcast
Pursuing a career in physical therapy is a significant investment—of time, emotion, and also money. When it comes to managing the financial cost of launching a physical therapy career, students and new grads often have the same questions.
Oct 7, 2019/Podcast
Joseph Donnelly, PT, DHS , discusses what you need to know about dry needling, trigger points, and myofascial pain syndrome and how physical therapy can work in these areas.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: Describes the association's commitment to being a family-forward organization.
The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings
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Apr 16, 2020/Article
In a Facebook Live event, experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discussed the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients' mental and physical health.
APTA member engagement groups include councils, networks, and societies that help members connect with each other to share information and advance the profession.
Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the designation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, or both, as a medically under-served population.