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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
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Private practices faces shared challenges while providing unique experiences to their consumers.
May 11, 2021/Roundup
We're seizing opportunities to amplify our public policy messages — here's a sampling of some of the issue letters we've signed on to.
Feb 1, 2015/Feature
Technological advances highlighted in this issue include nasal cells used in a spinal cord transplant, telehealth kiosks, tips to control technology vendor demos, the risk of medical device hacking, a robotic exoskeleton whose developer is seeking approval for home use, and more.
Apr 1, 2022/Article
Developed in a year that celebrated APTA's history, the APTA Centennial Scholars Program was designed to build future leaders.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.
Mar 1, 2025/Feature
APTA's updated public policy priorities reflect past progress while focusing on the need for increased payment.
Oct 1, 2023/Column
One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.
Mar 1, 2018/Article
How do physical therapists in their 50s, 60s, and 70s continue to work in such a physically demanding profession? Some offer advice to their peers of all ages.
