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Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness

Mar 13, 2023/CPG

This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.

Direct Access in Practice

Direct access to PT services is a reality across America, but not without challenges.

Primary Care

PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.

Pro Bono Physical Therapist Services

Pro bono services are consistent with our profession’s values and vision.

Travel Physical Therapy

Some PTs add travel to the benefits of a physical therapy career.

Annual Physical Therapy Visit

An annual visit allows physical therapists to determine health status and identify health risks of individuals in their community.

Genetics in Physical Therapy

Studies have indicated that genetic factors influence many, if not most of the diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice by physical therapists.

Movement System Management

The movement system is the integration of body systems that generate and maintain movement at all levels of bodily function.

Patient Screenings

Screening empowers physical therapists to provide proactive, patient-centered care.

Emergency Preparedness

The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.

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Undetected Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture in a Patient Referred to a Physical Therapist in a Combat Environment: A Case Report

Aug 31, 2013/Military Rehabilitation Special Issue: Advancing the Evidence Base in Rehabilitation for Military Personnel and Veterans

Background and Purpose

This case report describes a patient

Clinical Reasoning and Advanced Practice Privileges Enable Physical Therapist Point-of-Care Decisions in the Military Health Care System: 3 Clinical Cases

Aug 31, 2013/Military Rehabilitation Special Issue: Advancing the Evidence Base in Rehabilitation for Military Personnel and Veterans

Background and Purpose

Physical therapists frequently make important

Returning Service Members to Duty Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Exploring the Use of Dual-Task and Multitask Assessment Methods

Aug 31, 2013/Military Rehabilitation Special Issue: Advancing the Evidence Base in Rehabilitation for Military Personnel and Veterans

Within the last decade, more than 220,000 service members have sustained traumatic

The Role of US Military Physical Therapists During Recent Combat Campaigns

Aug 31, 2013/Military Rehabilitation Special Issue: Advancing the Evidence Base in Rehabilitation for Military Personnel and Veterans

US military physical therapists have a proud history of providing medical care

Effectiveness of Exercise for Managing Osteoporosis in Women Postmenopause

Jul 31, 2013/LEAP: Linking Evidence And Practice

Longitudinal Change in Physical Activity and Its Correlates in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Jul 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Physical activity is beneficial for people with multiple

Home-Based Versus In-Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation After Cardiac Surgery: A Nonrandomized Controlled Study

Jul 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Exercise rehabilitation after cardiac surgery has

Exercise Intensity Levels in Children With Cerebral Palsy While Playing With an Active Video Game Console

Jul 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are prone to secondary