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APTA Magazine is an award-winning publication providing industry-leading information and insight to APTA's 100,000 members, including physical therapy students, PTs, and PTAs.

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The Role of Therapy and Service Animals in Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.

Viewpoints: April 2025

Apr 1, 2025/Column

APTA President says 'Show Me the Data'
PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and Family Confusion Assessment Method (FAM-CAM)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.

Falls Prevention: Assessing the Effects of the Pandemic

Sep 22, 2021/Roundup

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a collection of recent research articles that focus on the intersection between falls and COVID-19.

Three Ways To Stay on Top of Payment Cut, PTA Differential Advocacy

Aug 4, 2021/Roundup

With the proposed rule open for comments and legislators back home, some of our best opportunities are right now.

Study: Use of PTAs, More Therapy Intensity, Associated With Better SNF Outcomes

Jul 28, 2021/Review

An analysis of SNFs across the country echoes some themes from recent research sponsored by APTA and AOTA.