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May is Military Appreciation Month, and as we honor our armed forces – including the many APTA members who serve – we also recognize the long and collaborative relationship the profession has had with the military, starting with the important role physical therapy played treating wounded soldiers in World War I. Here are six stories highlighting the intersection of physical therapy and the armed forces.

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