What do Physical Therapists do?

What do Physical Therapists do?

Physical therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

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News

  • PPTA Spring Newsletter is HERE!

    2012 PPTA Spring Newsletter

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    New PPTA Acute Care SIG Formed

    Membership is currently open for the newly formed Acute Care Special Interest Group (AC-SIG). The mission of the Acute Care SIG is to provide a forum for PPTA members who have a common interest in enhancing the physical health & functional abilities of patients/clients across the continuum of acute care.

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    Safety in Youth Sports Act Becomes Law

    Governor Corbett, on November 14, 2011, publicly signed into law SB 200, the "Safety in Youth Sports Act". I was honored to attend the bill signing as an invited guest representing the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association ("PPTA").

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Events

  1. PPTA 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

    Please plan on joining with Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Students from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association's Annual Conference. Exceptional educational programming, social event, and continuous opportunities for valuable networking are only some of the reasons you should plan to attend.

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PPTA Research Grant Award

The major function of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Research Fund Award is to promote and support research studies relative to clinical practice.  This is provided through grants for approved activities.

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PPTA Abstract Submission

The PPTA Research Committee is soliciting abstracts for poster and platform presentations at the Annual Conference

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