Research-Backed Health Information From Physical Therapists

ChoosePT.com is provided by the American Physical Therapy Association. This website offers quality, evidence-based health information for the public from licensed physical therapists. APTA is committed to communicating this information as clearly as possible. If you have questions or comments about ChoosePT.com content, please contact us. We will take action if problems are identified.

All content is reviewed before publication and is supported by peer-reviewed research and other credible sources. Resources are updated regularly to ensure the information reflects the latest and best standards. Subject matter experts are chosen to review content based on either their:

• Years of relevant clinical experience and expertise.
• Board certification in a physical therapy specialty.
• Additional training through residency or fellowship programs.

Content is developed with support from APTA's ChoosePT editorial liaisons. ChoosePT.com only accepts content for publication from licensed physical therapists who are members of APTA, and occasionally APTA staff writers (after review by a licensed physical therapist). 

On occasion, this website includes the firsthand experiences of health care consumers or other non-experts in patient stories or podcasts. 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 your health condition(s). It should not replace an exam, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed physical therapist or other health care provider.

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through:

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

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ChoosePT Editorial Liaison Network

The following leaders have been recommended by their specialty section or academy and have been appointed by APTA. They volunteer their time to actively recruit peer reviewers and serve as subject matter experts who regularly review and revise ChoosePT content to ensure it is fresh, 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