October Is National Physical Therapy Month: Let’s Make It a Moving Experience
This year's NPTM focus is on the importance of physical activity and the role of PTs and PTAs in helping people get moving. Inadequate physical activity results in an added $117 billion in health care costs in the U.S. and leads to reduced quality of life for millions of Americans. As we struggle to address a global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to encourage movement to help people manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injuries, and reduce...
