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For National Physical Therapy Month, Highlighting Our Value

Oct 4, 2023/News

This year's celebration is off to a strong start, with a must-read report and messaging resources for members.

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary

People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.

A Game-Time Decision

Mar 1, 2017/Column

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

New COVID-19 Resources From APTA: PASC Podcast, Core Outcome Measures Video

Jul 2, 2021/News

The podcast covers new resources from World Physiotherapy; the video looks at the work of an APTA task force.

Study: Falls Among US Adults 65 and Older Cost $50 Billion in 2015

Mar 9, 2018/Review

The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015 -- 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments.

Doing Authentic Work in DEI: Q&A With the Third Annual Woodruff Lecturer

Jun 15, 2022/Interview

Lisa VanHoose on DEI fatigue and what it will take to overcome resistance. Watch her lecture on June 16.

Informed Consent: What PTs Need To Know

Apr 1, 2021/Column

Understand your legal obligations to your patients.

2-Year Study: Informal Exercise Could Play a Role in Slowing QoL, Mobility Losses Associated with PD

Mar 27, 2017/Review

Informal home-based exercise can produce positive effects that are long-lasting.

CMS Backs Down on Change That Threatened Payment Levels for Complex Wheelchairs, Accessories

Jun 26, 2017/News

CMS has taken steps to ensure that cuts to payment for complex rehabilitation technology won't happen after all.