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Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

PTJ Interview: New Editor-in-Chief and the Student Perspective

Feb 6, 2024/Podcast

How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?

Rehab Company Co-Founder Rocky Ortenzio Has Died

Nov 20, 2024/News

Select Medical chair emeritus was a former APTA Pennsylvania delegate and Foundation supporter.

Cervical Active Range of Motion (CROM), Cellphone Applications (Apps) Use in Measuring Cervical Range of Motion

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures active range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine and/or neck.

The First Global Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for People Living With Disability

Jan 3, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents 10 areas for advancing inclusive practice in physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disability.

Acute Kidney Injury

Jul 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

PTs have a role in screening, examining, and providing intervention with this patient population in order to help minimize deleterious effects of bedrest and optimize movement.

APTA-Backed Bill Supports Medicare Patients in Need of Orthoses, Prostheses

Apr 23, 2024/News

The bipartisan measure would eliminate burdensome requirements, protect patients, and improve device replacement policies.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

The Virtual vs. In-Person CSM Student Experience

Jun 17, 2021/Perspective

In reflecting on the pivotal past 15 months of my PT education experience, I realized that I, like many students, have had the unique experience of attending APTA Combined Sections Meeting both in person and virtually.

Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 1, 2025/Column

A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.