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Self-Care for PTs: What Are Some Helpful Tips To Manage Stress?

Learn simple things you can do at work, either while treating or between patients, to better manage your stress. This article also outlines universal strategies to handle stress in healthier, more productive ways.

Maley Lecturer Calls for Consensus on Key Concepts to Move Profession Forward

Nov 1, 2024/Feature

Phil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, offered three recommendations for making the concept of the movement system more meaningful.

Compliance Matters: New CPT Evaluation Codes Offer Opportunities For PTs in 2017

Sep 1, 2016/Column

Changes will recognize levels of clinical complexity. Here's a preview.

Bill Allowing PTAs in TRICARE Ready for President's Signature

Nov 16, 2017/News

"This is a significant win for PTAs, but an even bigger win for patients in the TRICARE program."

Rapid Eating and Activity Assessment for Patients (REAP)

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures diet and physical activity

Canadian Guideline for Parkinson Disease

Sep 9, 2019/CPG

Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and

Funding Opportunity for Chapters, Practices to Encourage Activity for People With Arthritis

Sep 19, 2017/News

APTA is collaborating with NACDD and the CDC in a program that will award 6 grants of about $4,100 each to selected applicants. The grants specifically are for activities to increase consumer access to the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease (WWE) self-directed program.

Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living (KOS-ADLS) for Total Knee Replacement

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with total knee replacement.

Physical Therapy For Older Adults

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports a health system that addresses the health needs of older adults.

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

May 1, 2014/CPG

These guidelines focus on stroke risk factors unique to or more common in women, as well as stroke prevention in women.