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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Postdischarge Rehab After Traumatic Injury

May 28, 2019/Review

Researchers found that in groups matched for age, injury type, and injury severity, African Americans were less likely to use rehabilitation services and have outpatient visits postdischarge.

News From NEXT: Building Wellness Programs in the Least Likely Places

Jun 17, 2019/News

Sometimes, basic assumptions beg to be questioned. Just ask physical therapists (PTs) in the oncology rehabilitation department of Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin, who wondered why prevention and wellness couldn't be a part of the patient experience from the moment they entered the

News From NEXT: Oxford Debaters Argue: Is Social Media Hazardous?

Jun 19, 2019/News

The verdict is in: social media is hazardous to the physical therapy profession. At least some of the time. That was the outcome of the 12th annual Oxford Debate, during APTA's NEXT Conference and Exposition in Chicago, which in traditional style-over-substance fashion included the pro team wearing hazmat

Can't-Miss Special Edition of PTJ Focuses on Intersection of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Developmental Science

Jun 12, 2019/News

The June edition of PTJ (Physical Therapy) is something special: an entire issue devoted to the ways pediatric physical therapy and developmental science are informing each other—all to the benefit of children and their families. The issue shouldn't be missed, say Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD, and Anjana Bhat,

30 Minutes of 'Acute' Exercise Temporarily Boosts Memory-Related Brain Activity, Strengthens Brain Over Time

May 13, 2019/Review

That name on the tip of your tongue might be easier to retrieve after 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.

Move Forward Radio: Individuals Who Are Transgender Deserve Person-Centered Care – Just Like Everyone Else

May 20, 2019/News

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a better understanding of the importance of providers honoring the individual stories every patient brings to the clinic.

APTA President Sharon Dunn Named Dean of LSU Shreveport's School of Allied Health Professions

Apr 24, 2019/News

APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, can now add another achievement to an already lengthy list: Dean of School of Allied Health Professions at Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport. On April 23, LSU Shreveport announced that Dunn will take over the reins at the school, which includes the Department

Study: Burnout Comes at a (Literal) Cost to Organizations

Jun 4, 2019/Review

A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.

CMS Adds to DMEPOS Prior Authorization List

Apr 19, 2019/News

CMS adds 12 more items to its DMEPOS prior authorization list.

Generation Rap: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Speak Out

Dec 1, 2019/Feature

Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.

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Comparison of Leg Movements in Preterm Infants at Term with Healthy Full-term Infants

Oct 31, 1988/Research

This study describes the differences and similarities in movement of low-risk preterm

Neonatal Neurobehavioral Examination A New Instrument for Quantitative Analysis of Neonatal Neurological Status

Aug 31, 1988/Research

A new neonatal neurobehavioral examination (NNE) was designed in response to the

Some Cautionary Comments on the Use of Retrospective Designs to Evaluate Treatment Efficacy

Aug 31, 1988/Practice

This article contrasts the true experimental approach with nonexperimental alternatives,

Needs of the Elderly and the Politics of Health Care The Social Context of Changes in the Delivery System

Aug 31, 1988/Administration

The emergence of the elderly as a substantial subgroup within the population has

Potential Conflict of Interest

Nov 19, 2016/Editor's Notes

At our August meeting, held at APTA headquarters, the Associate Editors and I agreed

Osteoporosis A Review

Nov 19, 2016/Practice

This article provides physical therapists with current information about osteoporosis.

Efficiency Analysis of Two Written Short-Answer Student Evaluation Formats

Nov 19, 2016/Education

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of two written short-answer

Gait Comparison of Subjects with Hemiplegia Walking Unbraced, with Ankle-Foot Orthosis, and with Air-Stirrup® Brace

Nov 19, 2016/Research

The effects of the Air-Stirrup® (AS) standard ankle brace on the gait of 19 subjects

Comparison of a Clinical Gait Analysis Method Using Videography and Temporal-Distance Measures with 16-mm Cinematography

Nov 19, 2016/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare a clinical gait analysis method using

Clinical Application of Electrotherapeutic Modalities

Nov 19, 2016/Research

The purposes of this survey study were 1) to determine the frequency of use of