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PT, PTA, Student Involvement in Special Olympics is Improving Health…and Changing Attitudes

Aug 22, 2018/News

"Healthy Athletes," is an initiative that brings health professionals and students together to provide education, screenings, and other services to athletes.

This First-Time Conference Goer Has Something to Say

Aug 9, 2018/Perspective

Learning about so many individuals allowed me to see the big picture about our profession and what makes it so special.

Outpatient PT Attitudes and Behaviors: Cardiovascular Disease Screening

Jul 22, 2019/Podcast

Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy

APTA Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates Webinar Series

Apr 5, 2023/Resource

Get inside intel from APTA's Health Policy & Payment staff in these live webinars about the latest and most pressing payment and regulatory issues, and pose your questions to staff experts.

PTJ Author Interview With Susan Deusinger and Merrill Landers: Building Better Science and Research for Physical Therapy

Aug 8, 2023/Podcast

The increasing need for foundational research and evidence

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The CAPE is a self-report measure of children’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.

5 Ways to Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Sep 17, 2019/News

An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time

APTA Contributes to New 'Playbook' on Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship

Mar 12, 2018/News

The NQP Playbook: Opioid Stewardship, aims to provide "a blueprint to help address the nation's devastating opioid epidemic," according to Shantanu Agrawai, ME, MPhil, president and CEO of National Quality Forum (NQF), which sponsored the creation of the resource.

What's New at ChoosePT.com: Expanded Consumer Info, Growing Directory of PTs

Jun 14, 2022/Roundup

APTA members benefit from millions of consumer visits and an enriched consumer-focused website. Here's what’s new.

Primary Care and the Physical Therapist: Lessons From the Military

Sep 9, 2018/Perspective

An ideal primary care team will be able to triage and direct the patient to the right team member.