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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."
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.
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
Sep 9, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 23:38 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD, about winning the 2025 APTA Outstanding Research Award for the article “The Influence of Active, Passive, and
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.
Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure
Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.
May 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).
Aug 1, 2016/Column
Motivation comes in all shapes, sizes, even weather phenomena.
Aug 30, 2024/News
APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.
