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Study: ED, Inpatient Visits for Fall Injuries Top $19 Billion Annually

Feb 7, 2024/Review

An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Putting Advocacy To Work at Federal Advocacy Forum

Feb 2, 2020/Perspective

Even with all of that uncertainty I wanted to go and experience #PTAdvocacy in action and learn where I fit in to all of it.

A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2021/Column

A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

President's Budget Proposes Cuts to Public Health Programs, Health Research, Medicare, and Medicaid

Mar 19, 2019/News

Although characterized by supporters as an approach that "embodies fiscal responsibility," the 2020 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is facing criticism that the $4.1 trillion plan cuts too deeply into health care and education. Many of the proposed changes run counter to current

A Call to Action: Joe Godges Says PTs Need to Expand Their Approach to MSK Pain

Aug 12, 2022/Interview

The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.

Slump Test

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

A progressive series of maneuvers designed to provide traction to the lumbar nerve roots and to place the sciatic nerve roots under increasing tension.

#PTFam and the Postconference Blues

Jul 16, 2017/Perspective

I have never before found a place so quickly where I feel that I belong.

Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1

This program provides enhanced clinical education skills for instructors, CEUs, and, for PTs and PTAs, a prestigious CI credential.