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Advocating For A Mindset Shift

Feb 25, 2018/Perspective

I'm not saying that a patient's success in therapy is contingent on luck. But there are more factors at play than what they do in therapy.

My PT Elevator Pitch

Sep 26, 2018/Perspective

Any PT or PTA student would respond to all of these scenarios the same way I did: "Have you considered physical therapy?"

Can Cognitive and Physical Activity in Midlife Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Later Years? Researchers Say Yes

Feb 25, 2019/Review

Physical activity in midlife can pay off years later by reducing the risk of some forms of dementia.

Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost

Dec 4, 2018/Review

Researchers have identified an association between early consultation with a PT and lower rates of opioid prescription, imaging, and injections.

International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33, iHOT-12)

Nov 3, 2023/Test & Measure

The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) was developed to measure quality of life for active patients with hip disorders.

Adopt the Rule of 7

Mar 1, 2020/Column

Try adding engagement and impact to everything you do.

Don't Miss Out: 5 Opportunities To Join in APTA Centennial Activities in March

Mar 12, 2021/Open Access

Our centennial year is off to a fast start, with thousands of members engaging in our January Founders’ Day celebration and the virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Coronavirus Update: May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020/News

Expanded private payer telehealth coverage for physical therapy, employer tax credit, guidance for PT education programs, and more.

Film Star Kathy Bates Helps to Spread the Word on Lymphedema Management in APTA Oncology Section's Journal

Jan 16, 2018/News

Health care providers are increasing their knowledge of lymphedema management, but there's still much work to be done. Just ask film and television star Kathy Bates, author of a letter to the editor in a special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) entirely devoted to the disease.

Experts: It's Time to Act on the Evidence for Low Back Pain

Mar 30, 2018/News

The problem, according to the authors of a series of Lancet articles is that despite the evidence, many providers still recommend rest and time off work for LBP, and the use of drugs and surgery is more prevalent than it should be.