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From PT in Motion Magazine: The Power of Adaptive Sports

Jun 3, 2019/News

Adaptive sports are on the move as a popular way for individuals with physical disabilities to reclaim—and, sometimes discover—their love for physical activity. Do physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to catch up? In "The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports," featured

Move Forward Radio: Avoiding Muscle Atrophy When Injured

Mar 16, 2018/News

Now available from APTA's Move Forward Radio: a conversation with Ryan Balmes, PT, DPT, who addresses many common questions and concerns about what happens when the body is recovering from injury and the role of the PT in that process.

PTJ: Research on Computer Gaming's Effectiveness in Physical Therapy Needs to Level Up

Dec 15, 2017/News

Playing active computer games (ACGs) may increase older adults’ physical activity, but authors of a recent article published in PTJ say that current data provide "little confidence" that such activity improves physical health or cognition.

A Movement for Movement: APTA Campaign Promotes Physical Activity and Role of PTs and PTAs

Jul 1, 2020/News

The new #ChoosePT public awareness campaign is gearing up to make a big splash in APTA’s centennial year.

Physical Therapy and Patient Cannabis Use

Jul 27, 2020/Article

The benefits and risks of medical and recreational marijuana use continue to be explored. PTs and PTAs need to stay informed.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 6, 2017/News

PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients.

Maley Lecture: Time to Take Your Medicine (to the Next Level)

Jun 6, 2022/News

This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.

PTJ Perspectives Shed Light on Psychological Factors in Care

Apr 14, 2023/Roundup

APTA's scientific journal offers insights on hot topics in the profession. Here are three examples worth checking out.

Researcher Spotlight

Feb 1, 2024/Column

Bernadette Gillick, PT, MSPT, PhD, explores a novel approach to understanding infant brain injury.

Top 5 APTA Learning Center Offerings, 2023 (and Some Notable Runners-Up)

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

Mentorship, telehealth, DEI, insights to sharpen clinical skills, and more.