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Canadian Guideline for Parkinson Disease

Sep 9, 2019/CPG

Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and

What You Need to Know About Cumulative Stress

Nov 17, 2021/Open Access

Whether it's self-care or work-life balance, everyone's talking about stress reduction. And as a physical therapist, you have the added pressure of being a caregiver on top of your regular life.

When the Team Falls Apart

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

People slip through the cracks, but we have a unique role within the system to help seal those cracks and keep people moving forward.

How To Address Stress Management During Your Workday

Oct 19, 2021/Video

How do you balance stress and recovery throughout your day? Join Michael Gervais, PhD, sports and performance psychologist, mindset expert, and Hyperice performance advisor, in trying something new: "thin slicing" your recovery.

President Dunn: Medicare Payment Cuts Will Harm Physical Therapy and Create Barriers to Care

Dec 21, 2020/Statement

The COVID-19 relief package falls short of ensuring patient access, and a 3.6% cut threatens the viability of providers who offer safe, cost-effective care.

For Mild Concussion, Early Physical Therapy Brings Best Outcomes

Jan 22, 2025/Review

APTA's scientific journal made headlines with its study on early treatment for mild traumatic brain injury. Here are the highlights.

The Balancing Act

Jul 1, 2016/Column

That's just what it is-an act. There's a better way.

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) for Vestibular Disorders

Jun 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures balance.

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children and Adolescents

Jan 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs play an active role in the rehabilitation and habilitation of children with SCI.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

Jul 18, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.