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May 1, 2014/Article
The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physical therapists and their perceptions regarding SPH.
Awards
The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence.
Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.
Apr 1, 2026/Article
Being problem-solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each edition of Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they faced at work and the creative solution they used to address it. This installment features AbbyMarie Leibrand,
Sep 1, 2025/Column
Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.
Nov 4, 2021/Podcast
PTJ talks about biopsychosocial treatment for pain.
Feb 1, 2022/Feature
A novel treatment not long ago, blood flow restriction training is rapidly being used by more and more physical therapists.
Jul 1, 2020/Video
This inaugural lecture, delivered by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, debuted on July 1, 2020.
Oct 1, 2024/Feature
How physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can incorporate lifestyle medicine tenets into patient care for improved outcomes.
Jun 1, 2025/Feature
A new APTA report outlines forecasts of a supply shortage of physical therapists through 2037.
