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A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2018/Article

With relaxed state laws and wider availability, use of cannabis and cannabinoids is increasing throughout the United States. PTs and PTAs need to know how patients can be affected in both positive and negative ways.

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.

Four Things Good Physical Therapists Understand About People With Chronic Conditions

Feb 10, 2020/Perspective

The following is my insight for today's students and future clinicians for working with patients whose problems will likely outlast the course of treatment.

Don't Be Afraid to Sweat

Aug 25, 2019/Perspective

Recognizing that we need to adjust our clinical practice requires self-reflection, patience, and a lot of effort.

Serving Your Community as a Student

Sep 24, 2019/Perspective

Getting involved with PTDOS as a student is easy and a great way to connect your program with your local community.

Unlike Any Other APTA Conference

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?

A Conversation on Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 30, 2020/Perspective

Second-year students from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut discussed efforts to advance DEI within the profession. Here are just some of the highlights from their conversation.

We Want More

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

My APTA love story began when I realized that APTA was my home for that "more."

Many Different Ways to be an Active Member

Sep 29, 2019/Perspective

I had a sense of belonging. My journey of involvement began there.

APTA Has Helped Me Grow

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

I wanted to get outside of my comfort zone.