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An Invitation To Travel to a Place of Self-Reflection

Mar 18, 2022/Perspective

Have you had a looking glass moment? Are you open to the truths and different possible realities that are reflected through the looking glass? A moment of pausing and reflecting can have a lasting impact.

Visual Analog Scale – Fatigue (VAS-F) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Visual Analog Scale – Fatigue (VAS-F) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund)

The Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund) was established in 1993. It includes the Minority Scholarship Fund and the Dimensions of Diversity Fund.

Proposal Accepted

May 1, 2016/Column

A patient and his rehab team, wedded to a goal.

Harnessed Yet Unleashed

Oct 1, 2015/Column

A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.

Purposeful Horseplay

Mar 1, 2019/Feature

Patients are riding horses to therapeutic and rehabilitative success, led by PTs trained in hippotherapy.

PTAs Harness the Power of Lifelong Relationships

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."

Early Mobilization Reduces The Risk of Adverse Event and Improves Function: Research on the Value of Physical Therapy

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

Help stress the importance of early mobilization by sharing this research with hospital administrators and other health care professionals who work in acute care settings.

Studies Show Faster Walking Associated With Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Dec 6, 2023/Review

Researchers found that brisk walking — 4 mph or more — was associated with a 39% drop in risk.

Optimizing the Built Environment for Physical Activity

Apr 1, 2023/Feature

PTs and PTAs can play an important role in creating and supporting community spaces that encourage people to become and stay active.