The United States is experiencing the worst opioid epidemic in its history. 125 million opioid prescriptions were dispensed ...

Medicare pays for inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, but it does not cover the full cost. An individual will usually need to pay a deductible and copayment. Physical therapy can ...

He or she will also need to pass the national physical therapy exam, or NPTE, and obtain a license to practice in the state where he or she intends to work. Physical therapists sometimes choose to ...