Aug 25, 2025 / Guide

Intellectual disability, or ID, affects learning, thinking, and everyday tasks like dressing and communicating. Many parents seek physical therapist services to help improve their child’s overall movement (motor) skills.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

Sep 28, 2021 / Article

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy and celebrate the profession. This year, the American Physical Therapy Association is emphasizing the vital roles physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play — across all specialty

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Access activities that are designed to help children build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play.

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Use the following resources to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and physical therapists' role as movement experts.

Jun 16, 2021 / Article

Find a Physical Therapist. Search the American Physical Therapy Association's Find a PT directory to find physical therapists near you.

Aug 28, 2025 / Article

Utah has streamlined access to physical therapy; PTs are now primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, joint stiffness, movement problems, sprains, or balance issues.

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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.

Jul 24, 2024 / Article

Physical therapists who are clinical electrophysiology specialists have additional skills and expertise to provide diagnostic services using electromyography (EMG) tests and nerve conduction studies. Learn how their skills can help you get the right treatment.