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We are recapping another successful year of content published in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, APTA's scientific journal. The publication, available for free to APTA members and by paid subscription to others, continues to grow in influence as it expands its reach on social media, offers a variety of podcasts, and refines its publication model.

2024 also marked the beginning of a five-year term for new Editor-in-Chief Stephen George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, as he succeeded Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA.

Here is a look back at five of the top PTJ articles published in 2024.

(If you want to dive deeper into the journal's back catalog, simply visit the PTJ "browse issues" page, and if you want to keep up with the latest content, sign up for PTJ email alerts.)

  1. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Modern Definition and Description.
  2. Equitable Grading Practices in Physical Therapist Education: A Case Report.
  3. Progressive Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults in Home Health Settings Following Hospitalization: Randomized Clinical Trial.
  4. Diabetic Foot Ulcer Beyond Wound Closure: Clinical Practice Guideline.
  5. In People with Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, earlier Physical Therapy Improved Symptoms at a Faster Rate than Later Physical Therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial.

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