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What Is Wound Management in Physical Therapy?

Jul 8, 2024 / Article

Physical therapists who are wound management specialists have additional skills and expertise to provide wound healing treatments. Learn more about wound care in physical therapy.

What Is Geriatric Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Geriatric physical therapists focus on improving function and quality of life for older adults. Learn about the conditions they regularly evaluate and treat.

What Is Oncologic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Oncologic physical therapists focus on or specialize in providing physical therapist services for persons affected by cancer and cancer survivors of all ages.

What Is Orthopedic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) physical therapists help to prevent disability and provide physical rehabilitation for people with pain, injury, or disease of the muscles, bones, or joints that limit mobility.

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APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on health and wellness articles related to physical therapy, research, policy, and the critical role physical therapists play in our nation's health.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Telehealth in Physical Therapy

Mar 7, 2024 / Article

Want to take advantage of today's technology to receive physical therapy remotely? Wondering how it works? Get answers to frequently asked questions.

Assess Your Falls Risk

Sep 11, 2024 / Article

Falls prevention is often overlooked until a fall occurs. For older adults and those with balance or mobility issues, assessing your falls risk is crucial to prevent falls and related injuries. Stay proactive and safe by knowing your risk factors.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Oct 5, 2023 / Video

Curious about how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help people maintain or restore quality of life? This video explains.

5 Ways to Help Manage Osteoarthritis

Oct 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to limited function. Knee OA is the most common type. Physical therapy can help people manage the symptoms and may help keep it from getting worse.

Physical Therapy Guide to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Jun 13, 2023 / Guide

Juvenile idopathic arthritis is an autoimmune disease involving joint inflammation that arises before a person’s 16th birthday. Physical therapy can help people with JIA reduce pain and stiffness, restore function, and optimize joint health.