Jan 20, 2020/Perspective

Here are my tips for students looking to expand their network.

Mar 6, 2017/News

Researchers found similar improvement in self-reported function and CTS symptom severity for both surgical and physical therapy patients after 1 year, but the physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

Apr 26, 2017/News

Washington signed on to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, bringing the number of participating states to 10, the magic number of states needed to officially establish the system.

Feb 13, 2017/Perspective

I realized that we aren't "just students," rather we are future professionals and we can start making a difference now.

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

May 12, 2017/News

A new guideline makes a strong recommendation against the use of arthroscopy in nearly all patients with degenerative knee disease. Instead, authors recommend conservative treatment for nearly all patients.

Mar 7, 2017/News

A PTJ perspective argues that the growing prevalence of medical marijuana means PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients, potential benefits, and possible adverse effects.

Apr 7, 2017/News

PIMA was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives (HR 2066), in hopes of eliminating the exception to the federal law originally intended to prohibit self-referral.

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.