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How PTs Are Transforming the Workplace With Ergonomics

Jun 1, 2015/Feature

PTs who focus on ergonomics can find themselves in unusual situations-analyzing zoo workers preparing a lion's lunch, for example. But all PTs can use ergonomic principles to help prevent injuries.

Workplace Ergonomics

Nov 1, 2021/Column

APTA can help you understand workplace safety regulations and how to help employers meet compliance requirements.

From PTJ: PT, PTA Injuries Related to Patient Handling Still Common in LTC Settings

Feb 12, 2019/Review

PTs and PTAs working in long-term care continue to experience musculoskeletal disorders linked to patient handling incidents,

APTA Members Earn World Physiotherapy Awards

Apr 20, 2021/News

Two PTs and two students were among a select group recognized for their abstracts and presentations at WP's international congress.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2020

Apr 15, 2020/News

APTA members are transforming society every day — and the media is paying attention. In this installment, we focus on coronavirus-related media coverage of members discussing everything from telehealth to home-based prehabilitation during a pandemic.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2020

Jul 15, 2020/News

Members are doing some awesome things.

From PTJ: Office Work Doesn't Have To Be a Pain in the Neck

Jan 10, 2018/Review

Office workers with neck pain may benefit from workplace-based strengthening exercises, especially those focused on the neck and shoulder.

The ADA Turns 30 This Year. That's a Big Deal for PTs, PTAs — and Me

Jul 24, 2020/Perspective

The ADA facilitated vast improvements in the ability of the physical therapy profession to improve the health of patients.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2020

Aug 19, 2020/Roundup

Recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

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Effects of a structured ergonomic training on knowledge and utilization of ergonomics among bankers – A single-blind pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

Jun 30, 2025/Academic Journal

Ekechukwu, Echezona Nelson Dominic, Ede, Chisom Favour, Ede, Stephen Sunday

Ergonomic design for optimizing work-related strains and enhancing patient safety in the healthcare environment.

Sep 30, 2025/Academic Journal

Azyabi, Abdulmajeed, Khamaj, Abdulrahman, Ali, Abdulelah M, Alghamdi, Saleh Y, Hamzi, Ahmed, Ghandourah, Emad, Ahmad, Mohammad Tauheed

The effect of ergonomic interventions on fatigue and musculoskeletal symptoms of university students during combined information and communication technologies tasks.

Jun 30, 2025/Academic Journal

Depreli, Özde, Topcu, Zehra Güçhan, Angın, Ender, Değer, Ünal, Karaman, Ayşen

Ergonomic Intervention in the Treatment of a Patient With Upper Extremity and Neck Pain

Mar 31, 2009/Case Reports

Background and Purpose

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Evaluation of Two Preventive Interventions for Reducing Musculoskeletal Complaints in Operators of Video Display Terminals

Apr 30, 2007/Research Reports

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The purpose of this study

Senior Author's Response

Jun 30, 1986/Research