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Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness

Mar 13, 2023/CPG

This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.

APTA Clinical Practice Guideline Structured Peer Review Form

Your responses will be used to assess the validity, clarity and accuracy of the interpretation of the evidence.

APTA: Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments

Dec 1, 2022/CPG

Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist Infographic

Feb 8, 2023/Infographic

Digital health solutions, which are increasingly being used by physical therapists now, refer to the use of virtual tools to deliver health care services or enable better health.

Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) is an assessment tool designed to help orthopedic physical therapy clinicians screen patients and clients for psychosocial distress.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-2 and GAD-7)

Dec 28, 2022/Test & Measure

This brief self-report measure was developed to help identify people who may have generalized anxiety disorder.

University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)

Apr 22, 2022/Test & Measure

URICA measures a using a patient's readiness to change self-reported questionnaire that categorizes the patient into one of the 4 following stages: precontemplation, contemplation, action, or maintenance.

American Physical Therapy Association's Commitment to Being Inclusive of LGBTQIA+ Populations

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's commitment to being an inclusive organization for individuals within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, and asexual populations, and individuals of other sexual orientations and gender identities.

Equitable Disability Accommodations in Physical Therapy

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P08-22-14-18: States APTA's support for equitable processes to include individuals with disabilities entering and within the profession of physical therapy.

Role of Physical Therapy in Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P08-22-11-12: States APTA's commitment to promote research, education, practice, and policy for the nonpharmacologic management of blood pressure.

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Growth of a Profession

Nov 30, 1980/Editor's Notes

This special issue presents clinically applicable information about the knee, with

Knee Anatomy A Brief Review

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

To understand knee problems, you must know the anatomy of this most complex joint.

Classification of Knee Ligament Instabilities

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

How to classify knee ligament instabilities continues to present problems when

Knee Disorders

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

The knee joint is the largest joint in the body but far from the least vulnerable.

Knee Surgery A Philosophy

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

This paper presents an overview of selected concepts learned from clinical practice

Arthroscopy

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

The injured or diseased knee is a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. With incorrect

Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Knee Surgery for Acute and Chronic Problems

Nov 30, 1980/Special Issue: The Knee

Posterolateral rotatory instability is a serious condition often requiring surgery.

Walking Efficiency Before and After Total Hip Replacement

Sep 30, 1980/Articles

The energy cost of walking and gait characteristics of patients with hip disease

Unfinished Business of the 1970s

Sep 30, 1980/Guest Commentaries

The purpose of this commentary is to present some of my personal thoughts and reflections

Functional Exercise Position for Treating Persons with Quadriplegia

Sep 30, 1980/Suggestions From the Field

The purpose of this article is to describe a practical and effective exercise position