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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Grants Announced

Jan 10, 2024/News

A total of $810K in funding will help researchers investigate a wide range of topics relevant to the profession and the patients it serves.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.

Student Spotlight: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Oct 20, 2020/Article

More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

Study: PD Incidence 50% Higher in North America Than Previous Estimates Showed

Jan 13, 2023/Review

A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.

Lynda Woodruff, Leader in Physical Therapy Education, Dies at 70

Mar 28, 2018/News

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.

My Incredibly Unique PT School Learning Experience

Aug 15, 2018/Perspective

I attend a school with a problem-based learning model as the primary learning environment, and it's entirely another world.

Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

Aug 27, 2018/Review

Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.

PT–PTA Rehab Team: Continuum of Care

Oct 4, 2018/Perspective

As a doctor of physical therapy student, I owe much of my success in school to the help of my fellow classmates. We spend more time together in classes, at the gym, and at the library than we do in our own homes. Whether that means delving into confusing class material or being each other's test dummies

Penn Shoulder Score

May 21, 2017/Test & Measure

The measure can be used as an outcome measure in clinical practice or research, or to aid clinicians in making decisions regarding patient care.