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Oct 7, 2020/Review
A panel of experts say they've created a set of basic competencies that could be integrated into PT education.
Aug 9, 2024/News
Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.
Apr 24, 2019/News
The APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition has a reputation for on-point educational sessions and inspiring lectures, and this year's event, taking place in Chicago June 12-15, is no exception. But as anyone who attended a NEXT conference can tell you, there's more to it than that: NEXT offers hands-on
Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, will deliver the sixth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
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
Mar 6, 2023/Review
Study compares patients discharged to skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health facilities.
Apr 8, 2024/Roundup
Four articles — two from an upcoming PTJ special issue on health disparities — explore minority health issues through a range of lenses.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Oct 1, 2015/Column
It's the catalyst for positive change.
Jul 2, 2018/News
The health care system needs to evolve from a medical to a biopsychosocial model, asserted Robert Palisano, PT, ScD, FAPTA, in the 23rd Maley Lecture, delivered during NEXT 2018.