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Digital Health in Practice

Some of the most exciting advances in physical therapist practice involve emerging digital technologies.

Research Agenda for Physical Therapy From the American Physical Therapy Association

Sep 18, 2023/Open Access

The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development

Alice Bell, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration

Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Behavioral Pain Scale

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.

APTA's Support of Thrive Youth Center Helps LGBTQIA+ Youth in Texas

Jun 24, 2022/Interview

Contributions from APTA were "absolutely crucial" for Thrive’s efforts.

Adapt and Thrive: Becoming a Professional in the Age of COVID

Dec 15, 2020/Perspective

I personally believe that when we truly experience something with all our senses, we are better able to make a connection.

A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

The 5 Ws and an H on Residencies

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.

Viewpoints

Nov 1, 2018/Magazine

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PTAs, Direct Access, Plans of Care, and More: APTA and Components Press for Changes

Jan 31, 2020/News

Here's how CMS could truly put "patients over paperwork."