May 2019

Rewiring the Brain to Ease Chronic Pain

Strategies for treating pain are evolving—and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.

Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th anniversary of the PTA.1)

That's Entertainment: Giving New Meaning to The Term 'Healing Arts'

PTs and PTAs are using singing, dancing, and even magic to help improve patient outcomes.

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