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Dec 1, 2019/Feature
Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.
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.
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.
Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA's support for primacy of jurisdictional statues and regulations over policies or rules of third-party payers.
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.
Jan 25, 2021/Resource
Clear communication is a prerequisite to providing responsible care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.
APTA member engagement groups include councils, networks, and societies that help members connect with each other to share information and advance the profession.
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.