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Family Violence

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

Study: Chemical 'Marker' Sheds Light on Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Among Older Adults

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.

Analysis of Hospital System's LE Joint Replacement Bundling Programs Reveals Significant Drop in Expenditures

Feb 14, 2017/Review

If the experience of one hospital system is any indication, facilities have reason to expect overall Medicare expenditures to drop.

A Space Odyssey: Architects and PTs Talk Clinic Design

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

Workers' Comp Research Group Sees Advantages in Early Manual Therapy for LBP

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.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2018

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.

Study: Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Give Their Infants a Motor Skills Boost

Aug 20, 2019/Review

Infants of mothers who engaged in aerobic exercise during pregnancy tend to show better motor development at 1 month.

Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.

Defining Moment: Throwing in With Physical Therapy

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.