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Virtual Reality: It's Still About the Science, Researchers Say

Apr 1, 2019/Article

From off-the-shelf game platforms that cost less than $200 to room-size immersive simulators with price tags in the millions, virtual reality (VR) is becoming a reality in physical therapy—but what does that mean for patient care?

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, October 2017

Oct 18, 2017/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent, mostly local 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.

Cerebellar Dysfunction Clinical Summary

Dec 9, 2021/Clinical Summary

From PTJ: PTs Should Wake Up to Their Role in Promoting Sleep Health

Aug 8, 2017/News

Researchers are gaining more and more insight on the role of sleep in overall health, and PTs should be equipped to help their patients and clients understand that role.

Let's Move: 5 Studies Supporting Physical Activity's Long-Term Health Benefits

Dec 7, 2021/Roundup

APTA's public information campaign at ChoosePT.com points to the benefits of physical activity. Recent research backs up the idea.

Promoting Health Through Physical Activity: PTJ Has the Evidence You Need

Oct 14, 2020/Roundup

The association's journal provides evidence to help PTs increase their patients’ physical activity.

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures perceived breathlessness.

Adhesive Capsulitis

Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NG115]

Jul 26, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.

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.