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Total Joint Replacement Rehab Trends

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

More total joint arthroplasties are being performed as outpatient surgery. Here's how it impacts rehab, what has changed, and more.

How the APTA Code of Ethics Helps PTs and PTAs Navigate Real-World Issues

Jun 1, 2026/Article

From interprofessional conflict to AI, explore three case studies that demonstrate how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession can guide ethical decision-making.

Viewpoints: August 2023

Aug 1, 2023/Column

Finding purpose in physical therapy, talking about power imbalances, soccer PTs, and more.

Ethics in Practice: #Boundaries: When Is the Line Being Crossed?

Aug 1, 2023/Column

With social media, when does a professional relationship get too personal?

Viewpoints: July 2023

Jul 1, 2023/Article

APTA’s DEI toolkit; letters about accessible playgrounds and a reflection on the APTA Consumer Awareness Research Report.

Defining Moment: Knocking Out Knee Injuries

Jul 1, 2023/Article

Growing up around athletes and coaches, this PT was destined to be involved in sports.

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.

APTA Practice Advisory: Screening Patients for Anxiety

Jun 28, 2023/Resource

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should be prepared to take part in patient screenings for anxiety.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ)

Jun 30, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary describes a 21-item self-assessment survey to assess the extent to which heart failure (HF) affects the patient’s activities of daily living and quality of life. The higher the score, the more severe the limitations.