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Connecting the Mind and Body for Trauma-Informed Care

May 11, 2021/Perspective

The use of trauma-informed care has the power to change and uproot PT practice as we know it. And like most deconstructive work in life, my discovery of the need for trauma-informed physical therapy didn't come easy.

Study: Dedicated COVID-19 Rehab Units in Hospitals Are Effective

Feb 19, 2021/Review

A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.

New Report Looks at Link Between Surgery-Related Opioid Prescriptions, Later Opioid Abuse

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

Advocacy in Action: Prior Authorization Comment Letters from Members, Part 3

Mar 6, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.

Oxford Debate: Specialist vs Generalist Education; Ciccone Declares Results to be the “Closest Ever”

Jun 30, 2017/News

According to moderator Chuck Ciccone, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the 10th Oxford Debate, held at NEXT 2017, was the closest in its 10-year history. The motion being debated was: “Be it resolved that PT and PTA students will demonstrate expertise in a specific focused area of practice immediately upon

Keeping It Real: Finding the Missing Link Between Our Patients and Research

May 24, 2018/Perspective

There is wide recognition of the value of using data to improve patient care—as it is actually delivered.

Volunteering At The House

Jan 6, 2019/Perspective

If I can leave you with one message it would be to take the time and say yes to serving as an House usher.

When Life Throws You Curves

Apr 1, 2020/Column

A PT with scoliosis helps others with the condition.

6 Tips to Creating an Innovative Physical Therapy Business Concept

Jun 6, 2017/Perspective

I created a formula to help you develop a successful and innovative business concept.

APTA: New SNF Payment System Should Drive Quality Patient Care, Not Staff Layoffs

Oct 9, 2019/News

APTA is working to debunk myths surrounding the PDPM payment system.