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Outstanding In Their Field

Jul 1, 2015/Feature

Physical therapists who treat farmers and ranchers offer advice about working with those patients.

A Closer Look at Falls and Falls Prevention

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.

Taking the Plunge

Mar 1, 2022/Column

A PT recalls overcoming her own obstacles to become a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and help others reach their goals.

PTs in Hospice and Palliative Care

Oct 1, 2021/Feature

Physical therapy is important for patients in an end-of-life scenario. Here’s why.

Mentorship and Meaningful Professional Relationships: August #XchangeSA Chat

Aug 21, 2017/Article

  During the August APTA Student Assembly #XchangeSA chat we talked about mentorship and meaningful professional relationships with physical therapist Jesse Elis, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT. Watch the full discussion here. Join us for the September #XchangeSA chat where we'll talk about where physical therapists

Dementia Quality of Life Instrument (DEMQOL), and DEMQOL-Proxy

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.

Zero Preventable Patient Harm

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.

Guidelines to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education Partnerships

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Provides guidelines and describes aspects of the clinical partner site, the site coordinator of clinical education, and the clinical instructor that are necessary to promote excellence in clinical education.

Inclusion of Ethical Standards in Regulatory Documents

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the inclusion of recognized ethical standards of the profession in practice acts and/or rules and regulations in all jurisdictions.