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All content is supported by:

• Peer-reviewed research.
• Expertise of licensed health care professionals.
• Credible sources.

Content is reviewed for accuracy before publication. Resources are further reviewed and revised through an ongoing process to ensure the information reflects the latest and best standards. We are committed to communicating this information as clearly as possible. If you have questions or comments about our content, please contact us. We will take action if problems are identified.

Resources are produced with the support of the ChoosePT Editorial Liaison Network, a group of licensed physical therapists and subject matter experts  appointed by the American Physical Therapy Association’s specialty sections and academies. Editorial liaisons review content and recruit other subject matter experts. All liaisons and other content reviewers must be:

• Licensed physical therapists.
• Members of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Considered subject matter experts based on their years of relevant clinical experience, earned board certification in a physical therapy specialty, or additional training through residency or fellowship programs.

On occasion, this website includes the firsthand experiences of health care consumers or other non-experts. We attempt to ensure that their experiences are not mistaken for free medical advice.

In all cases, we encourage our readers to seek personalized care from a licensed health care provider. The resources on ChoosePT.com are for informational purposes only. Content is general in nature and not specific to you, your symptoms, or health condition(s), and should not replace an exam, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed physical therapist or other health care provider.

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• Hands-on care.
• Patient education.
• Prescribed movement.

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ChoosePT Editorial Liaison Network

The following leaders have been appointed to represent APTA's specialty sections and academies. They volunteer their time to actively recruit peer reviewers and serve as subject matter experts who regularly review and revise content to ensure it is trustworthy and reflects the latest scientific evidence and best practice.

Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy
Leonard Arguelles, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy
Dawn Drumm, PT, DHSc

Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy
Yasser Salem, PT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic and Pediatric Physical Therapy

APTA Geriatrics, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association
Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, MA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults

APTA Hand & Upper Extremity, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association
Douglas E. Conroy, PT, DPT, ATC, MS

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Deborah S. Larsen, PT, PhD
Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association

APTA Oncology, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association
G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine

Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Laura Thornton, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Anna V. Howard, PT, BS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified in Neuro-developmental Treatment

APTA Pelvic Health, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association
Kristi Kliebert, PT, DPT
Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy

American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
James E. Zachazewski, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy