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Apr 16, 2026/Clinical Summary
Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.
Apr 1, 2018/Column
It's time to prepare.
Mar 15, 2021/Review
After six weeks, study participants using an exercise and education app showed significant progress over their "usual care" counterparts.
Mar 1, 2021/Column
View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.
Apr 28, 2026/Article
APTA's consumer-focused website, ChoosePT.com, continues to expand with new and regularly updated resources designed to help the public better understand physical therapy while also connecting member PTs with patients seeking care and referral resources. Each year, ChoosePT.com reaches millions of consumers
Feb 1, 2018/Article
PTs who are passionate about using motor learning explain why it's so important to physical therapist practice.
Sep 28, 2021/Perspective
"We accept a responsibility to transform society when we join the profession."
Sep 9, 2022/Perspective
It's getting stronger, louder, and more powerful — more pain science, pain education, and pain treatment knowledge is being published, taught, and used effectively to help patients suffering with a diagnosis of primary pain.
Jan 31, 2024/Review
Researchers see promise in multiple combinations, including spinal joint manipulation and dry needling.
Jun 25, 2025/Article
First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation offered to physical therapists. The option you pick determines your reimbursement and how much you can charge your patients. When you enroll in