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A look at why PTs are well-suited to help patients who have substance use disorders.
Recovering from substance use disorders — whether it's alcohol, opioids, or some other form of prescription or illegal drugs — is a hard road for anyone to travel. Physical therapists can play an important role in working with those who have addictions and can help get them on the road to recovery.
Date: August 1, 2023
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Keith Loria
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New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health OutcomesSep 3, 2025
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness
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APTA President’s Note | Innovation in ActionSep 1, 2025
In this month’s column, APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, explores how innovation drives progress — and PTs and PTAs are leading the way.
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The Real Value of Physical Therapy: APTA Report Proves Its WorthSep 1, 2025
Learn how people are using "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" to make the case that physical therapy is cost-effective.
