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Pharmacology In Physical Therapist Practice

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist patient and client management integrates an understanding of a patient’s or client’s prescription and nonprescription medication regimen with consideration of its impact on health, function, movement, and disability.

PTJ: Research on Computer Gaming's Effectiveness in Physical Therapy Needs to Level Up

Dec 15, 2017/News

Playing active computer games (ACGs) may increase older adults’ physical activity, but authors of a recent article published in PTJ say that current data provide "little confidence" that such activity improves physical health or cognition.

CoHSTAR's Health Policy Research Focus to Live on Through Foundation

Jun 8, 2023/News

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will add to its funding portfolio when CoHSTAR winds down in 2025.

Position Paper: The Prevent Interruptions In Physical Therapy Act

Mar 22, 2024/Position Paper

Using these arrangements, providers are able to ensure that their patient care does not lapse and that appointments are not missed at the same clinic.

Combatting Collective Conservatism in Physical Therapy – PTJ

Oct 18, 2019/Podcast

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.

Home Health Physical Therapy

Home health physical therapy encompasses a wide range of services that PTs and PTAs provide in the home.

Advances in Rehab Tech Featured in February PTJ Issue

Feb 13, 2024/News

Articles in APTA's scientific journal explore wearable sensors, smartphone apps, AI, and more.

Older-Adult Deaths From Falls Have Increased; Intervention May Help Decrease Falls in the Future

Jun 28, 2019/Review

In 2016, adults 75 and older were dying from falls-related injuries at more than double the rate they were in 2000.

Established and Up-and-Coming Leaders in the Profession

Nov 1, 2022/Column

It's fitting that the APTA Honors & Awards Ceremony now recognizes recipients during the APTA Leadership Congress.

Exploring APTA's "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" — Part 1: The Big Picture

Oct 24, 2023/Podcast

Get an overview of this landmark report on value.