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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.

Practice Privileges For Physical Therapists in Institutional Settings

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports physical therapists applying for and being granted practice privileges in institutional settings. 

Telehealth

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Telehealth is a well‐defined and established method of health services delivery.

Association's Role in Advocacy for Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability. 

Physical Therapist's Role in Management of Individuals With Concussion

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.

Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Diet and Nutrition

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.

Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.

Preparing for Old(er) Age

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.

A Game-Time Decision

Mar 1, 2017/Column

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

First Do No Harm?

Dec 1, 2016/Column

A mother's disturbing confession puts a physical therapist on the spot.

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Commentary

Mar 31, 1987/Research

I would like to begin by commending Petersen and associates for their excellent

Physical Fitness Program for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders A Clinical Report

Mar 31, 1987/Practice

The current practice of physical therapy rarely addresses the needs of patients

Perceptions of Physical Therapy Competencies in Rheumatology Physical Therapists Versus Rheumatologists

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The purpose of this article is to report the differences in perceptions among three

Effects of Interferential Current Stimulation for Treatment of Subjects with Recurrent Jaw Pain

Feb 28, 1987/Research

This study evaluated the effectiveness of interferential current stimulation (ICS)

Evaluation of Joint Mobilization Treatment A Method

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a method for evaluating the effects

Comparison of Two Continuous Passive Motion Protocols for Patients with Total Knee Implants

Feb 28, 1987/Research

We compared the effects of continuous passive motion (CPM) given for a minimum

Reliability of the Attraction Method for Measuring Lumbar Spine Backward Bending

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The distraction method is one method used to measure forward bending of the spine.

Journals Relevant to Practice

Feb 28, 1987/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

In a recent article (Physical

Reliability and Validity of Goniometric Measurements at the Knee

Jan 31, 1987/Research

The purposes of this study were to assess 1) the intertester reliability of goniometric

Static Measurement of Tibia Vara Reliability and Effect of Lower Extremity Position

Jan 31, 1987/Research

The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability of tibia vara measurements