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Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.
Parkinson's disease, or PD, is one of the most common neurological diseases across the globe and is projected to affect 12 million individuals worldwide by 2040, according to the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. More than 50% of people with the disease are likely to develop dementia.
Date: October 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Allison Lieberman, PT, MSPT
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Rural Health Care Workforce Shortages Highlighted in Congressional HearingFeb 25, 2026
This week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, through which most legislation affecting Medicare and Medicaid passes, held a hearing titled
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Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+: ChoosePT "Future You" VideoFeb 23, 2026
Have you ever imagined going back in time and giving advice to your younger self? APTA's new ChoosePT editorial video "Future You" asks viewers to do just
Open Access
Directory of Postdoctoral ProgramsFeb 12, 2026
The postdoctoral programs listed provide opportunities for research and education post academic doctoral degree (ie, PhD) for PTs.
