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Sep 17, 2019/News
An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time
Aug 17, 2022/Perspective
Boxing's intensity, trunk rotation, footwork, and mobility work together to address the symptoms of Parkinson disease — and then there’s the swagger.
Jul 11, 2023/Review
A bracing protocol shows promise, researchers say. But definitive conclusions are still out of reach.
Feb 10, 2026/News
APTA members helped drive a wave of federal advocacy wins in 2025, including the reversal of years of stagnant Medicare payment. The numbers tell the story: growing bipartisan backing, expanded legislative momentum, and a unified profession pushing payment reform forward. Focused on advancing fair payment,
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Nov 9, 2017/Review
Patients via direct access had significantly lower medical costs—an average of $1,543 less per patient.
Apr 1, 2018/Column
It's time to prepare.
Aug 1, 2021/Feature
Many PTs and PTAs are using social media and blogging for everything from networking to education. Here's what they're doing and how you can start.
Mar 10, 2020/News
Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records.