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Oct 1, 2025/News
October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.
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
Feb 3, 2021/Review
Two APTA academies, in collaboration with APTA national, have created a targeted set of recommendations.
Jul 9, 2015/Article
The arrangements between PTs and hospice programs can vary, but there are some fundamentals you should understand before pursuing a practice in this area.
Jan 10, 2022/News
A total of $360k in funding will help researchers investigate a wide range of topics relevant to the profession and the patients it serves.
Jan 25, 2017/Review
"Isolated surgical decision making may result in suboptimal treatment recommendations."
Mar 17, 2025/Article
The history of physical therapy is rich with women who have gone above and beyond to advance the profession. In honor of women’s history month, here are five influential women who had a lasting impact.
Jul 9, 2018/News
A new "roadmap" adds to the voices calling for increased patient access to nonpharmacological and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management.
Apr 30, 2020/News
The change now includes PTs among the health care providers permitted to bill for real-time face-to-face services using telehealth.
Dec 1, 2024/Feature
Internationally educated PTs bring diverse viewpoints to the U.S. workforce but can encounter obstacles along the way.