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"Whole-Souled Devotion to Duty": An Artifact of APTA's Beginnings 100 Years Ago

Jan 13, 2021/Open Access

While Jan. 15, 1921, is cited as the founding date of what would become the American Physical Therapy Association, official records of APTA's early days didn't emerge until almost two months later, by way of the first-ever issue of P.T. Review. The review would go through three name changes over the

Study: Spinal Manipulation for LBP Optimized Via Multifidus Activating Exercises

Jan 8, 2021/Review

The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.

Cultural Competence Resources: Individuals With Disabilities

Nov 24, 2020/Article

The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.

Keys to a Bright Future: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Insights

Dec 1, 2020/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on hot topics facing the profession.

Advocacy Efforts to Stop the Medicare Payment Cut – APTA Live

Nov 18, 2020/Podcast

APTA staff experts provide a status update on the what is expected in the final 2021 Medicare fee schedule rule and its likely payment cut to physical therapist services. 

Want to Treat the Whole Person in Your Future Career? Address Burnout Now

Nov 19, 2020/Perspective

People constantly asked me why I studied psychology if I wanted to be a PT. The assumption seemed to be that there was no connection between the two.  

Transparency Rule Ups the Game for Insurers

Nov 9, 2020/Review

Consumers will have access to insurance cost information, including for many physical therapist services.

VA Confirms Providers' Ability To Practice Anywhere in the US

Nov 10, 2020/Review

The rule is intended to ensure consistent care and ease VA providers' fears about retribution from state licensing boards.

Help #FightTheCut: Your Advocacy During the Coming Weeks Is Crucial

Nov 10, 2020/News

APTA works with Congress on a bill that would offset the damage of a 9% payment cut.

Breaking: Bill to Offset 9% Cut Introduced in Senate

Dec 11, 2020/News

Legislation that would provide additional payment is now in both houses of Congress — call your lawmaker today.

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Treadmill Testing of Children Who Have Spina Bifida and Are Ambulatory: Does Peak Oxygen Uptake Reflect Maximum Oxygen Uptake?

Jun 30, 2009/Research Reports

Background

Earlier studies have demonstrated low peak oxygen

A Guide to Interpretation of Studies Investigating Subgroups of Responders to Physical Therapy Interventions

Jun 30, 2009/Perspectives

Many researchers and clinicians believe the effectiveness of existing physical

Invited Commentary

May 31, 2009/article-commentary

Author Response

May 31, 2009/reply

Effects of Forced Use on Arm Function in the Subacute Phase After Stroke: A Randomized, Clinical Pilot Study

May 31, 2009/research-article

Background and Objective: Following stroke, it is common to exhibit

Short-term Efficacy of Upper-Extremity Exercise Training in Patients With Chronic Airway Obstruction: A Systematic Review

Apr 30, 2009/Research Reports

Background, Objectives, and Measurements

Patients with chronic

Rapid and Long-term Adaptations in Gait Symmetry Following Unilateral Step Training in People With Hemiparesis

Apr 30, 2009/Research Reports

Background and Objective

Evidence for specific physical interventions

Author Response

Apr 30, 2009/Letters