Join Us on Capitol Hill — July 14
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Jul 29, 2019/News
Members of the US Senate and House of Representatives are headed to their home states and districts during the August congressional recess, which means more opportunities to meet in-person and advocate for policies important to the physical therapy profession and its patients. And the timing couldn't
Jun 26, 2019/News
When it comes to rural health, there's no denying that there are demographic and financial challenges that can affect care. But there are also opportunities for improvement, and physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to be ready to advocate for—and when necessary, create—those
Sep 9, 2019/Review
CMS issued a rule that allows it to revoke enrollments of providers or suppliers who have an "affiliation" with previously sanctioned entities.
Aug 13, 2019/News
APTA continues to assemble a collection of free, easy-to-download podcasts that deliver plenty of variety, from personal stories that remind you of why you love what you do, to nuts-and-bolts information that could be crucial to your professional survival. Where to start? Here are some suggestions—but
Jul 1, 2019/News
A wide majority of PTs say administrative burden negatively impacts patient outcomes and contributes to clinician burnout.
Jun 17, 2019/News
Sometimes, basic assumptions beg to be questioned. Just ask physical therapists (PTs) in the oncology rehabilitation department of Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin, who wondered why prevention and wellness couldn't be a part of the patient experience from the moment they entered the
Jun 19, 2019/News
The verdict is in: social media is hazardous to the physical therapy profession. At least some of the time. That was the outcome of the 12th annual Oxford Debate, during APTA's NEXT Conference and Exposition in Chicago, which in traditional style-over-substance fashion included the pro team wearing hazmat
Jun 12, 2019/News
The June edition of PTJ (Physical Therapy) is something special: an entire issue devoted to the ways pediatric physical therapy and developmental science are informing each other—all to the benefit of children and their families. The issue shouldn't be missed, say Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD, and Anjana Bhat,
Jun 25, 2019/News
PVC ratchet cutters, screwdrivers, and wire strippers may not be among the tools usually used by physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants. But at the APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition session "Go Baby Go: Mobility Research, Design, and Technology," those and other devices---such
Jun 4, 2019/Review
A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.