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2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Oct 1, 2019/CPG

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.

Assisted 6-Minute Arm and Leg Cycling Test (A6MCT) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Assisted 6-Minute Arm and Leg Cycling Test (A6MCT) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

State Telehealth Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Guidance

Aug 25, 2021/Summary

Access a state-by-state chart that links to current state laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, and guidance governing telehealth for physical therapy.

Important but Underused: PTs, PTAs, and Disaster Response

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

PTs and PTAs have much to offer patients and health care teams before, during, and after disasters. Part of the challenge, however, is educating other providers about those benefits.

Riding the Wave in a Changing Community

Jul 31, 2018/Perspective

I decided to make the leap from my hospital job and into the community.

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.

Parkinson's Disease in Adults; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline (United Kingdom)

Jul 19, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management in people aged 18 years and older with Parkinson's disease.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicaid

Feb 17, 2020/Article

CMS also offers APMs focused on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here are the programs PTs need to know about.

Telehealth and What Students Should Know -#XchangeSA

Feb 21, 2020/Podcast

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD on telehealth and telerehab.

Communication and Patient Education – NEXT 2019

Aug 23, 2019/Podcast

Physical therapist Jaclyn Marie Arrow, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, discusses her session, He Said, She Said: How Personality and Communication Can Improve Patient Education.