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From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020/Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT) Back Tool

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 9-item measure used to identify subgroups of patients with low back pain in primary care settings based on various functional, psychosocial, and comorbid factors for subgrouping.

Coronavirus Update: August 25

Aug 25, 2021/Roundup

Pfizer vaccine approved, nursing home vaccination requirements, guidance on post-COVID-19 fatigue, and more.

Five Tips for Working With the Injured Runner

Aug 24, 2021/Perspective

As clinicians we want to optimize our ability to return our patients and clients to their desired sports.

Cultural Competence Resources: Race and Ethnicity

Jan 15, 2021/Article

A baseline for beginning to explore cultural competence as it relates to race and ethnicity.

APTA Members Appointed to Influential Cost Measure Workgroups

Jun 16, 2023/News

Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

APTA-Supported Bill Aims to Eliminate a Medicare Plan of Care Burden

Feb 8, 2024/News

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would relieve PTs from having to pursue signed plans of care from referring physicians.

New Report: Outpatient Practices Faced 'Significant' Employee Vacancy Rates

Sep 21, 2022/News

In a midyear survey most owners cited relocation, pay, and work-life balance as the main reasons behind employee loss.

What More Could I Wish For?

Jun 1, 2022/Column

A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.