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APTA Results (451 Results)

Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

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.

Getting Around: Community Mobility

Nov 1, 2017/Feature

APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the

APTA's Commitment to Worker Health Earns It a Spot as Affiliate in CDC Program

Feb 3, 2023/News

The association will collaborate with agencies, universities, and health care organizations in the Total Worker Health® initiative.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for Parkinson Disease

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

60-year-old male with recent history of falling

Primary Care

PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.

Social Responsibility Finds a Home in the House

Feb 1, 2020/Feature

The APTA House of Delegates increasingly is taking stances on societal matters. But members of the policymaking body still are getting comfortable with when to do so.

Defining Moment: Through the Open Door

Aug 13, 2024/Podcast

A PT's journey with rock climbing and movement science.

Managing Obesity in Children: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Apr 14, 2025/CPG

When the Team Falls Apart

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

People slip through the cracks, but we have a unique role within the system to help seal those cracks and keep people moving forward.