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Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Jul 25, 2017/News
Researchers in Germany believe they've isolated a chemical marker that helps identify physical activity''s neuroprotective effects, which could be a useful marker to measure the effects of aerobic exercise on brain function of adults who are elderly.
Feb 14, 2017/Review
If the experience of one hospital system is any indication, facilities have reason to expect overall Medicare expenditures to drop.
Mar 3, 2020/News
When architect Maryam Katouzian says "one size does not fit all" in terms of physical therapy clinics, Lauren Lobert, PT, DPT, likely couldn't agree more. Katouzian is part of the architectural team that designed the Ivy Mountain Musculoskeletal Center, a 194,000-square-foot facility for the University
Oct 5, 2021/Review
A study of 2 million claims found that, if indicated, early manual therapy is associated with lower costs and reduced days of disability.
Apr 18, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Aug 20, 2019/Review
Infants of mothers who engaged in aerobic exercise during pregnancy tend to show better motor development at 1 month.
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.
Oct 1, 2022/Column
While softball may have led a PT to her physical therapy career, physical therapy led her to a welcome softball side effect.
Feb 21, 2020/Test & Measure