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Documentation: Documentation of a Visit

Documentation of a visit, often called a daily note or treatment note, documents sequential implementation of the physical therapist plan of care.

Anterior Drawer Test (Knee) – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.

Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)

Aug 28, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses gross infant motor skills from ages 0 to 18 months.

Combatting Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior

Feb 1, 2019/Article

The #MeToo movement is shining a bright light on sexual harassment, inappropriate patient behavior, and other sex-related scenarios on campuses and in health care workplaces.

Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

May 1, 2019/Feature

Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th

It's a Hit

Feb 1, 2019/Article

Two children strike powerful blows-and confirm a student's career path.

Creating a Written Portrait

Oct 1, 2018/Column

"Documenting value-based care" simply means painting a clear picture of the good things you're doing as a PT.

The Facts About Upcoming Changes in Home Health Payment

May 1, 2019/Column

Here's what's true about the Patient-Driven Groupings Model-and what's not.

A Game-Time Decision

Mar 1, 2017/Column

Should a PT sign off on a key football player's return to play?

Mindfulness: How It Can Help Patients, PTs, and Students

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

Physical therapists increasingly are using mindfulness in their interventions.New research supports its benefits.