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Nov 6, 2017/News
Karen Joubert, PT, DPT, treats patients of all ages and levels of fitness and ability—those recovering from injury and those seeking to maintain healthy lifestyles. But with an office in Beverly Hills, her clientele also happens to include famous entertainers and big-name athletes.
Feb 1, 2019/News
Being a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) can be fulfilling, but it also can be demanding and challenging—so demanding and challenging that those feelings of fulfillment seem out of reach at times. The result: burnout, a condition being experienced by an increasing number
Jan 31, 2018/Article
Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.
Jul 2, 2019/News
Insurers' habilitation and rehabilitation benefits come in all shapes and sizes—which is exactly the problem.
Mar 5, 2019/News
Could states be doing more to increase access to nonopioid and nonpharmacological approaches to management of chronic pain under Medicaid? The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) thinks so, and has issued guidance that outlines options and shares examples of some states' promising initiatives.
Oct 8, 2024/Article
This year’s PT and PTA student-led social media blitz focused on raising funds and awareness for PTPAC, APTA's political action committee.
May 1, 2022/Column
On occasion, the lines blur and we may step outside of our professional scope with potential consequences.
Jan 1, 2020/Article
The academy serves to mentor, educate, promote research, and respond to the ever-changing needs and interests of its membership.
Jan 15, 2020/Open Access
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.
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