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The Perils of Self-Deception

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Literal bad timing gives a PT a choice.

Looking for the Zebras

Jul 1, 2021/Column

Every patient is a one in a million.

The Power of Hope

Oct 1, 2015/Column

It's the catalyst for positive change.

5 Things PTs and PTAs Need to Know About Naloxone

Jan 27, 2020/News

One way PTs and PTAs can contribute to public health is by having the medication naloxone available in case of an overdose.

The X-Ray Showed a Bird

Aug 6, 2018/Perspective

I found myself nodding in agreement and thinking, "I hadn't thought of it like that."

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

Dec 7, 2022/Review

Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.

UHC, Optum Tighten Prior Auth Rules for Follow-Up PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Aug 19, 2024/Article

Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.

APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Jun 24, 2025/Article

This article describes the reintroduction of APTA's signature pelvic health bill, H.R. 4074 - the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, in the 119th Congress.

Transformative Dialogues: The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Physical Therapy

Jul 11, 2018/Perspective

Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.