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Study: Referral to Physical Therapy for LBP Reduces Odds of Later Opioid Prescription—Even When Patients Don't Follow Up on the Referral

Jan 2, 2018/Review

"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."

With Health Care Reform Plan Still Unclear, APTA Signs Onto Coalition Letter to Preserve Rehab Services

Apr 26, 2017/News

APTA and other organizations are staking out their positions on policies that should remain no matter what.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Ethics Under Pressure

Mar 2, 2017/News

The magazine examines how external pressures can cloud the ability of PTs and PTAs to stay true to professional ethics.

Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists

May 7, 2020/Podcast

We discuss what’s happening in Medicare in relation to telehealth and what APTA is doing to continue to advocate on behalf of the profession.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19

May 11, 2020/Podcast

APTA staff Justin Elliott and Kara Gainer, JD, discuss what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession. 

Vulnerability and Courage – Defining Moment

May 27, 2020/Podcast

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.

Swirl of Emotions - Defining Moment

Oct 1, 2018/Podcast

Surviving a tornado reinforced a PT’s career path.

Cerebral Palsy in Under 25s [NICE NG62]

Sep 19, 2024/CPG

Guidelines to ensure proper care for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy for those under 25 years old to ensure they can be active and independent.

PT Role in Wound Management Team Reinforced in New White Paper

Mar 1, 2017/News

A new white paper that describes the current state of PTs in wound management.

Registry to Collect Torticollis Data Through Collaboration With Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Aug 22, 2017/News

The torticollis module will include more granular information, such as description of the type of cranial deformity and torticollis severity.

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Physical Therapist Curricula for the 1990s: Educating the Reflective Practitioner

Aug 31, 1990/Professional Perspectives

This article discusses why many current physical therapy entry-level programs may

Commentary

Aug 31, 1990/Professional Perspectives

An unknown author of Imitation wrote a brief prayer in bygone

Relationship Between Performance of Selected Scapular Muscles and Scapular Abduction in Standing Subjects

Jul 31, 1990/Research Reports

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between muscular forces

Author Response

Jul 31, 1990/Research Reports

We thank Dr Sahrmann for her thoughtful commentary. We have considered her comments

Association Between Direction of Lateral Lumbar Shift, Movement Tests, and Side of Symptoms in Patients with Low Back Pain Syndrome

Jul 31, 1990/Research Reports

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between direction of

Acute and Chronic Effects of Exercise Using an Exercycle in Healthy, Untrained Adults

Jul 31, 1990/Research Reports

This study examined three factors related to exercise with an Exercycle, a motor-driven

Constancy

Jun 30, 1990/Editor's Notes

The phenomenon first became apparent to me as I watched a kingfisher leave its

Balance Performance on the Postural Stress Test: Comparison of Young Adults, Healthy Elderly, and Fallers

Jun 30, 1990/Research Reports

The purpose of this study was to compare the postural responses of three groups

Type II Fiber Activation with Electrical Stimulation: A Preliminary Report

Jun 30, 1990/Research Reports

Electrical stimulation to augment or maintain muscle performance has been well

Effect of a Tone-Inhibiting Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Stride Characteristics of an Adult with Hemiparesis

Jun 30, 1990/Research Reports

A single-subject, alternating-treatment design was used to investigate differences