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APTA Results (3,126 Results)

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

Access and Opportunity Scholarship Fund Awards

Awards

These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.

Down Syndrome (DS)

Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.

Acute Kidney Injury

Jul 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

PTs have a role in screening, examining, and providing intervention with this patient population in order to help minimize deleterious effects of bedrest and optimize movement.

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2017/Magazine

International Volunteering

House Rules

Dec 1, 2015/Column

Which care setting is best for a rehabbing patient?

Outstanding In Their Field

Jul 1, 2015/Feature

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

Breaking Barriers to Care: APTA’s Report on Direct Access to Physical Therapy

Dec 1, 2025/Article

APTA's new report highlights the association's ongoing fight for direct access.

Advocacy Update | How to Take Action While Congress Is Home

Jul 1, 2025/Advocacy Update

August recess can mean real results. Power comes from showing up together. Start planning your meetings with lawmakers now.

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.

Take It From the TOPS Study

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.