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First Choice for a Second Career

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.

When the Workplace Turns Violent

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?

Inventional Thinking

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product

Highlights From NEXT Conference & Exposition

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

NEXT 2016 offered attendees a wide range of sessions, programs, and special events addressing their clinical, research, and educational interests. Here are a few highlights from the event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Move From Acute to Chronic LBP Is 'Substantial,' Worsened by Non-Guideline Care

Mar 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found the odds of a patient's acute LBP evolving to a chronic condition increased with each instance of "nonconcordant" care.

New APTA Member Benefit Clarifies Use of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Codes

Jan 10, 2022/News

An APTA-advocated fee schedule change opened up new codes to PTs. Our practice advisory helps you put them to use.

APTA Member Representing Taiwan Elected as World Physiotherapy Vice President

Jun 2, 2023/News

In addition to her role with the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association, Suh-Fang Jeng serves on the PTJ editorial board.

Three Years of Physical Therapy in a Public Health Emergency: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical Therapy Profession

May 9, 2023/Report

Over the course of the public health emergency, APTA surveyed its members to monitor how the pandemic was affecting the physical therapy profession.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Stroke

Jun 5, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures balance.

Rivermead Mobility Index for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).