Skip to main content

Search

Clear
Filter by Type
Filter by Topics
Filter by Symptoms & Conditions
Filter by Year

APTA Results (4,743 Results)

Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

APTA to CMS: Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule Hurts Patients, PTs

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

Safe Patient Handling Perceptions and Practices: A Survey of Acute Care Physical Therapists

May 1, 2014/Article

The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physical therapists and their perceptions regarding SPH.

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline

Feb 27, 2025/CPG

Sticks and Stones

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Lacrosse was named for the stick its players wield. As the saying goes, sticks and stones can break bones. Lacrosse players experience myriad other injuries as well. Physical therapists help prevent injuries and rehabilitate injured players.

PTs Are 'Abilitation Specialists'

Dec 12, 2018/Perspective

The extensive knowledge and skills that PTs possess translate easily to "abilitation" as well.

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries, 3rd Edition, Quick Reference Guide

Dec 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in patients of all ages.

FitBUX

FitBUX has helped PTs and PTAs manage more than $2.6 billion in debt and assets with clarity and confidence.

Thinking About Providing Telehealth? Here's Our Top 10 'To-Do' List

Mar 27, 2020/Article

Review these tips before making a decision about whether telehealth is the right approach for you — or if it's even possible.

Looking Ahead: Increasing Use of Robotic Technologies in Clinical Practice

Aug 1, 2020/Feature

Advances in robotics and exoskeletons help patients and offer clinicians additional tools.