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Letters to the Editor: 2010

The following are responses from APTA to media outlets regarding news stories related to the physical therapy profession. Contact APTA's Public Relations department with related inquiries.

  • APTA Responds to The New York Times on Weight Lifting - 12/16/10
  • APTA Responds to The Wall St Journal - 12/9/10
  • APTA Corrects InsideHealthPolicy.com Article - 11/12/10
  • APTA Responds to The Oregonian on PTs Managing Patients With MS - 9/23/10
  • APTA Responds to The New York Times on Balance and Falls - 9/22/10
  • APTA Responds to USA Today on Back Pain - 6/16/10
  • APTA Responds to AP Story on Unneccessary Spinal Surgeries - 4/8/10
  • APTA Responds to The New York Times on Sports Injuries - 4/2/10
  • APTA Responds to The Washington Post on Treatment for Osteoarthritis - 3/22/10
  • APTA Responds to The Boston Globe on Exercise for Seniors - 3/10/10
  • APTA Responds to The New York Times on Evidence-based Practice - 1/8/10
  • Last Updated: 3/7/2011
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