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The Future of Physical Therapist Education

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

As health care continues to evolve rapidly, so will the physical therapy profession and the ways students are educated. What will physical therapist education look like in 10 or 20 years? Experts weigh in.

Viewpoints

Oct 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Confirming and Reaffirming

Oct 1, 2021/Column

Defining moments can come more than once in life, as with a move to America, the birth of a baby, starting a practice, and a being thrown a curveball.

Uncompensated Care: An Ongoing Challenge

Oct 1, 2021/Column

This APTA Magazine article recaps results from an APTA member survey that explored the amount of time PTs spend engaging in coordination-of-care activities without receiving payment.

Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings: Study Summary

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.

Blurred Lines: Insurers, Hospitals, and Health Care Practices

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

The distinction between insurers and hospital systems is fading. What does this mean for physical therapists?

Managing Patients Who Are Transgender

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

Patients who are transgender have certain unique needs. PTs are increasingly likely to work with this population. What do they need to know?

Treating Olympic Athletes: A Golden Opportunity

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.

Before You Buy: 26 Key Questions to Ask Suppliers

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

Before purchasing a product, PTs and PTAs should ask a lot of questions. Some may be obvious. Others aren't. Here's what PTs, PTAs, and suppliers say are the questions to ask - and the answers to listen for - to help ensure you're making the right decision.

Self-Insured Health Plans and Physical Therapist Services

Jun 1, 2016/Column

Should you tap the market? Some points to consider.

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Control of Lead and Trail Limbs During Obstacle Crossing Following Stroke

Apr 30, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Obstacle crossing is

Acrophobia and Pathological Height Vertigo: Indications for Vestibular Physical Therapy?

Apr 30, 2005/Case Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Acrophobia (fear of

What Will It Take? The Need for Large-Scale Trials

Apr 30, 2005/Letters to the Editor

Factors Influencing Results of Functional Capacity Evaluations in Workers' Compensation Claimants With Low Back Pain

Mar 31, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Physical and psychosocial

Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance Test: Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of Data for the Short Version

Mar 31, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The Continuous-Scale

Recruitment Patterns in Human Skeletal Muscle During Electrical Stimulation

Mar 31, 2005/Perspectives

Abstract

Electromyostimulation (EMS) incorporates the use of electrical

Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients With Stroke in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities

Feb 28, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The purpose of this

Bone Mineral Density During Total Contact Cast Immobilization for a Patient With Neuropathic (Charcot) Arthropathy

Feb 28, 2005/Case Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Diabetes mellitus (DM)-related