February 2009

Features

• Brand New Campaign

  A wide-ranging effort to reshape physical therapy's image formally kicks off.

• In With the New: Innovative Instructional Strategies

  Physical therapy programs nationwide are educating students using a wide range of new techniques and technologies.

• In Harmony With Musicians

  PTs help musicians stay on key.

• Practice Matters: What is the ICF?

  In June 2008, the APTA House of Delegates officially endorsed the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Heath (ICF)¹. Many are now asking; Now what? What does this mean for our profession and how might it affect me?

Columns and Departments

• Ethics in Action: Workplace Issues: Case One

  Is this plan of care on the level?

• Government Affairs: Opportunities and Questions in Washington

  With a new president and a stronger Democratic majority in Congress, health care reform efforts are gaining momentum.  That offers possibilities and risks for physical therapy.

• PTA Viewpoint: Recipe for Effective Teamwork

  Why some PT/PTA pairings thrive, to patient's ultimate benefit.

• Risk Management: Serving Patients with Limited English Proficiency

  Ethical and legal considerations to providing optimal care.

• This Is Why: Lesson in Determination

  Big inspiration in a small package.

• APTA Resources

  - Business Tip
  - Web Resources

• News

  - Obama Proposes Health Care IT As Part of Economic Stimulus Plan
  - PTs Provide Anatomy Training For US Army Chaplains
  - PTs Participate in International Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
  - PTs Instruct US Army Chaplains on Human Anatomy
  - Jones Physical Therapy Participates in Fun Run
  - Members on the Move
  - Industry News