Expanded Scope; Expanded Responsibility

APTA Magazine Editorial Advisory Group member Joey Bikkers, PT, DPT, suggested a story about physical therapists as the first line of treatment for patients. He spoke with several key contributors and stakeholders in the physical therapy profession. This perspective piece was informed by those conversations.

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