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Jan 13, 2021/Open Access
While Jan. 15, 1921, is cited as the founding date of what would become the American Physical Therapy Association, official records of APTA's early days didn't emerge until almost two months later, by way of the first-ever issue of P.T. Review. The review would go through three name changes over the
Jan 8, 2021/Review
The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.
Nov 9, 2020/Review
Consumers will have access to insurance cost information, including for many physical therapist services.
Nov 3, 2020/Perspective
We have a very sweet spot as professionals to not only help those already hurting, but also help facilitate movement experiences.
Nov 4, 2020/News
A code aimed at extra provider costs related to stopping the spread of the coronavirus won't result in more money.
Nov 10, 2020/Review
The rule is intended to ensure consistent care and ease VA providers' fears about retribution from state licensing boards.
Nov 10, 2020/News
APTA works with Congress on a bill that would offset the damage of a 9% payment cut.
Nov 24, 2020/Article
The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.
Nov 18, 2020/Podcast
APTA staff experts provide a status update on the what is expected in the final 2021 Medicare fee schedule rule and its likely payment cut to physical therapist services.
Nov 19, 2020/Perspective
People constantly asked me why I studied psychology if I wanted to be a PT. The assumption seemed to be that there was no connection between the two.
