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American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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The American Physical Therapy Association seeks advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. #ChoosePT
Alexandria, VA
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Mar 22, 2018
    Best approach for most low back pain: Physical therapy: ✅ Psychological counseling: ✅ Movement: ✅ Rest: ❌ Opioids: ❌ Surgery: ❌ Diagnosis by MRI: ❌ Guidelines say: ✅ Yet most people still get: ❌ This must stop!
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    Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT)
    @Choose_PT
    Mar 22, 2018
    "Despite guidelines from top medical groups, studies and recommendations, doctors still tend to prescribe pain pills to people with back pain instead of physical therapy and exercise, which work better." nbcnews.to/2pzbjSz #ChoosePT
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    May 31, 2020
    Message From President Dunn on Racism and Systemic Inequality in America apta.org/PresidentLette…
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Sep 13, 2021
    APTA is honored to welcome our surprise special guest First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at our Future of Physical Therapy Summit.   #APTA100
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Nov 22, 2018
    Today there are people turkey trotting because of physical therapy. Grandparents are carrying their grandkids because of PT. Kids are playing touch football with their cousins because of PT. Happy Thanksgiving to the PTs and PTAs who make so many so thankful! #WeAreAPTA
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Dec 20, 2017
    Thank you to PTs and PTAs who give so many people so much to be thankful for this season! Happy holidays!
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Mar 8, 2018
    APTA was founded by women to support a profession established by women. On #InternationalWomensDay we salute our foremothers & generations of healers, educators, researchers, game-changers, & leaders they inspired. #PThistory
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Jan 15, 2021
    Jan. 15, 2021. Dawn of a new century. #APTA100
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Sep 8, 2020
    Happy #WorldPTDay to all of the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy around the globe!
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    May 2, 2019
    APTA strongly opposes any rule that promotes the freedom of health care providers to deny services to patients based on religious beliefs. Such actions run counter to the physical therapy Code of Ethics and the principle of patient-centered care.
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    NPR
    @NPR
    May 2, 2019
    The Trump administration issued a new rule Thursday that gives health care workers leeway to refuse to provide services like abortion, sterilization or assisted suicide, if they cite a religious or conscientious objection. n.pr/2DJkyaF
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Aug 4, 2017
    Milestone reached! Our shared knowledge is deeper than ever. Our voice is louder than ever. Our potential is greater than ever. #APTA100K
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Jan 24, 2020
    Due to APTA’s extensive advocacy efforts, the NCCI contractor has notified APTA that CMS will resolve the CPT coding change that prevented certain eval and activity codes from being furnished and billed on the same day for same patient. CMS to provide further details. Stay tuned!
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Apr 30, 2020
    Responding to APTA advocacy, CMS is providing greater flexibility. APTA summary to come, but the interim rule includes PTs among providers that can furnish telehealth services and is allowing the performance of maintenance therapy by a PTA under Part B: cms.gov/files/document…
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Dec 21, 2017
    Attn: @SenateMajLdr @SpeakerRyan @NancyPelosi @SenSchumer Put patients first and #StoptheCap by passing therapy cap legislation now!
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    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    @APTA_official
    Apr 23, 2019
    LSU Names APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions Shreveport "Dr. Dunn brings a strong clinical and administrative background with a clear vision for the future." bit.ly/2vliJfI
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