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Jun 7, 2023/Interview
Emmanuel John says increasing PT and PTA diversity is necessary to the profession's survival. Watch his lecture on June 15.
Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary
PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.
Oct 28, 2020/Article
The short answer is that no exceptions allow PTs to bypass these requirements.
Feb 13, 2023/Perspective
The foundational tenets of my identity — fluidity, authenticity, and vulnerability — help me be a better clinician.
Feb 8, 2021/Article
PTs and PTAs must be aware of the diversity and complexity of gender identity to provide patient-centered, patient-partnered care.
Mar 25, 2026/News
APTA has joined a broad coalition of national provider and patient organizations to release a new policy framework aimed at tackling one of the most persistent barriers to timely therapy: the misuse of prior authorization and utilization review. The new framework, titled "Care Delayed Is Care Denied:
Feb 7, 2024/Review
An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.
Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.
May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary
PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.
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