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Balance and Falls

Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.

Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Apr 1, 2015/CPG

This guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and the Canadian Thoracic Society provides a rigorous, evidence-based analysis of randomized controlled trial data regarding the prevention of COPD exacerbations.

Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department

Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.

High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) and HiMAT-Revised (HiMAT-R)

May 24, 2015/Test & Measure

This is an objective test of a variety of gait and mobility functions such as running, hopping, stair navigation, backward walking in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Physical Activity May Decrease Mortality Risk in Frail Older Adults, Say Researchers

Oct 30, 2018/Review

Authors found that physical activity decreased mortality rates for healthy, prefrail, and frail adults over age 60.

The Importance of Interprofessional Education

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

Education programs are preparing students for the reality of interprofessional work.

Study: HIIT Could Be a Hit for Gait Training Poststroke

Mar 10, 2023/Review

Researchers found significant benefits from a high-intensity program for individuals poststroke with walking limitations.

Heading Down the Right Path

Oct 1, 2018/Column

The value of taking a tip from brain science.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2019

Aug 14, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! PT compassion: Paul Erwin, PT, DPT, provides care and

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2019

Apr 17, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy. When fear is the obstacle: Robert Gillanders, PT, DPT,