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Study: PD Incidence 50% Higher in North America Than Previous Estimates Showed

Jan 13, 2023/Review

A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures self-perceived handicapping effects imposed by dizziness (25-item self-assessment inventory).

What's Your Perspective?

Jun 1, 2018/Column

When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.

Tools to Treat the Whole Patient

Aug 15, 2018/Perspective

A patient who enters your clinic with knee pain is more than just their diagnosis, the same as an individual with Parkinson disease.

Advocacy Update: Fight the Cut

Sep 3, 2021/Podcast

This podcast provides an advocacy update focusing on the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rules. Where we are—and what needs to happen next.

Researchers: Studies Show Telehealth to Be 'Feasible and Effective' in Rehab

Sep 19, 2022/Review

A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.

Prior Authorization Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Feb 27, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD

Jun 7, 2020/Author

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State

APTA Consumer Perceptions

Oct 15, 2025/Report

What do Americans really think and know about physical therapy, and what are their health priorities? APTA partnered with Penta Research to survey more than 1,000 individuals across the life stages to find out.  APTA’s new consumer perceptions report explores public awareness, usage patterns, and attitudes

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

Jan 1, 2018/CPG

The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.