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Jul 1, 2023/Feature
For patients with burns, rehabilitation can be challenging — and often entails significant use of physical therapist services.
Sep 1, 2019/Feature
From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June
Mar 1, 2015/Column
When a mandate impedes best practice.
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Many therapists believe the most important part of their job involves serving as a catalyst for clinical and professional change.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
APTA's Learning Center is transitioning to a new platform in January 2023. The new Elevate platform will be more user-friendly, searchable, navigable, and functional. New features will include recommended content based on a learner's interest areas and an upgraded transcript area where learners can upload
Jun 29, 2023/CPG
The purpose of these clinical practice guidelines is to describe the peer-reviewed literature and make recommendations related to nonarthritic hip joint pain.
Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure
The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure
This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.