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Roundtable: Exercise Could 'Transform' Cancer Treatment, Prevention

Oct 18, 2019/News

A coalition of health and professional organizations including APTA is making it clear: exercise has a crucial role to play in both the prevention of cancer and improving quality of life for individuals who have been diagnosed.

Research Review: PT Competencies in Population Health, Wellness, and Prevention

Oct 7, 2020/Review

A panel of experts say they've created a set of basic competencies that could be integrated into PT education.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

Study: 10-Year Pattern of HS Soccer Injuries Shows Need for New Look at Injury Prevention Programs

Mar 21, 2017/Review

Researchers believe the data they've collected may help coaches and trainers create more targeted injury prevention programs.

Infectious Disease Control

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

From PTJ: New Health Promotion Model May Equip PTs to Address Wellness and Prevention

Dec 26, 2017/News

The researchers believe a new clinical model could help bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

Unique Career Highlights: US Public Health Service

Nov 27, 2018/Interview

Being an officer with the USPHS is an exceedingly rewarding career path on multiple levels.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Diet and Nutrition

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.