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What's New at PTNow?

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

Oct 9, 2018/News

There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.

APTA Strategic Alliances

APTA values partnerships to advance the physical therapy profession and to support the patients and consumers it serves.

Support for Participation in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommended Vaccination Schedules

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended vaccination schedules.

Hypertension Canada’s 2020 Comprehensive Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults and Children

May 1, 2020/CPG

These guidelines address the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children, including new guidance on the management of resistant hypertension and the management of hypertension in women planning pregnancy.

5 PTJ Articles That Show Movement Is the Right Choice

Oct 17, 2022/Roundup

For National Physical Therapy Month, good reminders of why "Choose to Move" isn't just a catchy slogan.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

Canadian Best Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers in People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Resource Handbook for Clinicians

Feb 1, 2013/CPG

These guidelines address the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in people with spinal cord injury, both in a Canadian context and globally.

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Jul 1, 2014/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations on secondary stroke prevention for individuals who have experienced ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.