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Oct 1, 2022/CPG
The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)
Sep 19, 2022/Review
A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.
Feb 27, 2023/Article
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.
May 30, 2023/Review
Researchers found that approaches such as walking and resistance bands fared as well as those involving gyms and exercise machines.
Oct 15, 2025/Report
What do Americans really think and know about physical therapy, and what are their health priorities? APTA partnered with Penta Research to survey more than 1,000 individuals across the life stages to find out. APTA’s new consumer perceptions report explores public awareness, usage patterns, and attitudes
Jan 1, 2018/CPG
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.
Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Apr 1, 2020/Magazine
APTA welcomes your opinions. We will consider letters, email, and social media posts that relate to specific articles in the magazine and those of general interest to the physical therapy profession.
Feb 5, 2020/Review
Nine evidence-based action statements for the evaluation and management of patients with heart failure and two algorithms for clinical decision making.
May 7, 2018/Article
Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't