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The white paper advocates for a shift in “a hospital culture that does not value or prioritize mobility.” Source: APTA Feed New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

The final version of the legislation echoes many of the recommendations included in an APTA white paper on the opioid crisis. Source: APTA Feed Massive APTA-Supported Opioid Bill Ready for President's Signature

MoveForwardPT.com is an evolving resource. Source: APTA Feed What's New at MoveForwardPT.com, Fall 2018

“This is a big win for PTs, but an even bigger step forward in safeguarding the health of athletes.” Source: APTA Feed APTA-Backed Bill Protecting PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Likely to Become Law

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to amplify and promote the benefits of physical therapy and raise awareness of APTA’s #ChoosePT campaign. Source: APTA Feed Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month: Support #ChoosePT

Fischer was a founding member of the former Section on Pediatrics(now the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy). Source: APTA Feed Jeanne Fischer, Pediatric Physical Therapy Pioneer and Distinguished Mentor, Dies at 94

PT in Motion magazine looks at how APTA is helping to shape policy around nonopioid approaches to pain management. Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion Magazine: Moving Away From Opioids

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play a crucial role on the care delivery team, and APTA is bringing that message to multiple stakeholders. Here’s a rundown of some of the latest happenings in the association’s advocacy for PTAs. Source: APTA Feed ...

It was a message that came through loud and clear—to the tune of nearly 7,000 contacts with lawmakers and their staff Source: APTA Feed Student-Led Flash Action Highlights Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Making plans for the Global PT Day of Service coming up on October 13? Snap a picture of what you’re up to, and your charity of choice could wind up with a $500 donation from APTA. Now Source: APTA Feed ...