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APTA Results (3,126 Results)

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Let’s Talk About Sleep

Oct 28, 2021/Open Access

Sleep is essential for our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We need it to refresh the mind and heal the body. We love it, we crave it, and when we're not getting it, we're miserable.

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.