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May 23, 2020/Website
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Feb 12, 2019/Perspective
Saying yes to opportunities has opened doors that I previously didn't know existed.
Aug 18, 2025/News
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
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Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Outlines procedures related to unbudgeted expenses exceeding $75,000 not related to personnel.
Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Component dues shall be collected at association headquarters.
Oct 11, 2018/News
According to the CMS, board-certified clinical specialists in electrophysiology physical therapy are qualified to provide services involving EMG, NCV, and SEPs without physician supervision,
Sep 2, 2019/Article
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) National Student Conclave (NSC) is the only physical therapy conference designed for students, by students. This year NSC will be held October 31 to November 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Looking for that extra push to take the leap and register?