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A Good Night's Sleep: PTs' Role in Patients' Sleep Health

May 1, 2021/Feature

To fully heal and regain mobility, patients need quality sleep. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.

Overall Disability Sum Score (ODSS) and Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale (ONLS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the degree to which an individual is able to perform upper extremity and lower extremity functional activities.

Neck Pain

Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.

Study: Despite Guidelines for OA, Rates of Physician Referral to Physical Therapy Remained Low, Orthopedic Surgeon Narcotic Prescription...

Oct 28, 2019/Review

Orthopedic surgeons and PCPs don't seem to be getting the message, according to researchers.

Hiding in Plain Sight: How You Can Fight Bacterial Contamination in Your Clinic

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

Here's how to limit potential infections for you and your patients.

Registry to Collect Torticollis Data Through Collaboration With Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Aug 22, 2017/News

The torticollis module will include more granular information, such as description of the type of cranial deformity and torticollis severity.

Outpatient Clinic COVID-19 Recommendations Created Through Collaborative Effort

May 26, 2020/News

APTA, the association's Private Practice Section, and APTA Rhode Island developed guidelines that could help clinics stay safe during the pandemic.

PTJ Issue on Precision Rehab: Four Big Takeaways

Jan 19, 2022/Roundup

Life experiences can affect the human genome. Physical therapy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Shoulder Pain and Mobility Deficits: Adhesive Capsulitis (CPG+)

May 1, 2013/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis in adults.