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Health Insurance and Access to Physical Therapy

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Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist.  Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's

4 Ways PTs Help People With Down Syndrome Stay Active and Healthy

Dec 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Physical activity is vital for people with Down syndrome. With proper guidance from a physical therapist and regular exercise, people with DS can lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

5 Ways To Improve Physical Activity During National Minority Health Month

Apr 1, 2022 / Health Tips

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are committed to reducing health disparities and encourage everyone to be physically active with these tips.

The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States

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Learn about the overall value physical therapy provides to patients and the health care system for eight conditions.

Young Woman Shares Experiences with Juvenile Arthritis and Physical Therapy

Jan 24, 2019 / Podcast

Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States.

Living with Cerebral Palsy

Mar 6, 2017 / Podcast

Brittney Clouse, who writes about her experiences for Cerebral Palsy News Today, describes how living with cerebral palsy, and how it does not define her.

Prehabilitation for Cancer

Apr 21, 2016 / Podcast

Early research suggests anyone with cancer will likely benefit from prehabilitation - intervention between cancer diagnosis and traditional cancer treatment.

Maintaining Physical Activity During COVID-19 and Social Distancing

Mar 22, 2020 / Health Tips

Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean that you have to stop being physically active or that you can't get physical therapy care if you need it. These tips and resources can help you stay healthy and fit.

Physical Therapy a Good Choice Before Surgery for Meniscal Tears, Knee Arthritis

May 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Mild meniscal tears and moderate knee osteoarthritis send some people under the knife. For many, all they really need is physical therapy.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.