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Zero Preventable Patient Harm

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.

Practice Profile

Jan 1, 2018/Resource

This report presents data on the number of patients seen by therapists and the number of patient visits as a measure of productivity.

Financial Transparency of Physical Therapy Education Programs

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports collaboration among all physical therapy education stakeholders to achieve financial transparency.

World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Location Selection

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports WCPT selecting meeting locations for future WCPT congresses that adhere to its current policy statement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Acknowledgement of Service and Support in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The delegates honor the commitment of APTA staff, leaders of our association, and members of our profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brachial Plexus

Aug 5, 2020/Clinical Summary

The brachial plexus is a vital network of nerves originating from the ventral rami of C5 through spinal nerve T1 transmitting signals for the entire upper extremity to supply both motor and sensory input.

Interoperability

Oct 1, 2020/Article

The ability of different IT systems to communicate data accurately and efficiently is a major issue in health care — and can be an opportunity for PTs.

Information Blocking

Jul 25, 2024/Article

Federal regulations are in place to guard against providers intentionally interfering with or discouraging patient access to electronic health information. This page helps you understand the term and evaluate your practice for risk.

CCIPs Move to Virtual Format

Oct 30, 2020/Open Access

The Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) Level 1 and Level 2 courses are available for you to teach virtually.

APTA Hospital Readmission Handout

Oct 20, 2020/Handouts

APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the role that physical therapists play in reducing hospital readmissions.

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Enter a New Era

Dec 31, 1991/Letters and Responses

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CSM Revisited

Dec 31, 1991/Letters and Responses

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I have been angry ever since

Priorities Questioned

Dec 31, 1991/Letters and Responses

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I must commend you on the job

The Special Series

Nov 30, 1991/Editor's Notes

As the world begins its celebration of Christmas, we present the first part of

Musculoskeletal Development: A Review

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

The early development of the limbs, the skeletal and muscular systems, and the

Current Treatment Approaches in the Nonoperative and Operative Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of lateral curvature of the spine,

Prosthetic Management of Children with Limb Deficiencies

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

Children with amputations present challenging management problems. Surgical management,

Myelodysplasia—the Musculoskeletal Problem: Habilitation from Infancy to Adulthood

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

The physical therapy and orthopedic management of patients with myelodysplasia

Orthotic Devices for Ambulation in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Myelomeningocele

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

Children with cerebral palsy and children with myelomeningocele frequently require

Development of a Clinical Measure of Postural Control for Assessment of Adaptive Seating in Children with Neuromotor Disabilities

Nov 30, 1991/Special Series: Pediatric Orthopedics

The primary purposes of this article are to review the literature on seating assessment