Jul 22, 2019/News

The commercial payer world is varied and continually evolving. APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of private payer-related issues. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities.

Aug 12, 2018/Perspective

As students we need more exposure to the PT–PTA relationship before we enter the clinic.

Jan 4, 2017/Perspective

If you are uploading or cutting/pasting your resume into a job application, then you are dealing with an applicant tracking system (ATS). The ATS is a software application that handles the initial recruitment process for a company by sorting through resumes to determine which ones are the best fit for

Jun 20, 2018/News

No lasting gains can be made until policymakers embrace the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain.

Sep 17, 2019/News

An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time

Oct 4, 2023/News

Results of a 2022 survey show that women, Hispanic respondents, and residents of non-metro areas experienced the condition at higher rates.

Jun 17, 2024/News

Recognizing that so many feel discouraged at growing resistance to DEI efforts, lecturer Julian Magee challenged the profession to turn discontentment into divine dissatisfaction.

Aug 7, 2024/News

The proposed 2025 Home Health rule includes several provisions that the physical therapy community needs to weigh in on. Deadline is Aug. 26.

Jan 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to identify the involved side of the horizontal semicircular canal (SCC) in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).