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Healthy Workforce Promotion

APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Prevention and Wellness

Research continues to show the significant benefits of lifestyle changes on health.

Pain Management

The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.

Hospital Readmissions

PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.

Administrative Burden Advocacy

Excessive time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks can hurt patient outcomes.

Direct Access Advocacy

More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.

Essential Health Benefits Advocacy

Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Referral for Profit

Patient choice and proper utilization must be protected.

Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

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Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate Responses During Five Active Exercises

Jul 31, 1986/Research

Oxygen consumption (V̇o2) and heart rate (HR) responses during five

Analysis of Shoulder Rotation Accompanying a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Approach

Jul 31, 1986/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the medial rotation that accompanies

Head Position Trainer Application for Research and Clinical Use

Jul 31, 1986/Research

The head position trainer (HPT) is a frequently used biofeedback device for improving

Effect of Resisted Knee Flexion on Knee Extension Torque

Jul 31, 1986/Research

We tested the principle of “reversal of antagonists” by measuring the effect of

Changing Health Care Environments—Implications for Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Practice A Special Communication

Jul 31, 1986/Practice

This article explores changes in the organization and management of the health

Commentary

Jul 31, 1986/Practice

The opportunity to write a commentary may be viewed as being asked for a second

Authors' Response

Jul 31, 1986/Practice

We thank Mr. Howell for his stimulating review of our article. When judging the

Goodley Polyaxial Cervical Traction A New Approach to a Traditional Treatment

Jul 31, 1986/Practice

A cervical traction system is discussed that offers advantages over traditional

Physical Therapy Topics Search by British

Jul 31, 1986/Letters and Responses

The Medical Information Service (MIS) of the British Library now offers, from its

Potential Conflict-of-Interest Statement

Jun 30, 1986/Editor's Notes

Potential or real conflict of interest is a growing concern in the accurate and