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Oct 3, 2019/Podcast
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. It is also National Physical Therapy Month. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, we talk with Joe Farrell, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, to learn what every person should know.
Mar 1, 2015/Column
A lesson-filled recovery.
Mar 3, 2026/Article
From their first steps to their golden years, Americans want to live longer, healthier lives. Yet, according to APTA's latest consumer research report, many don't know that physical therapy is a powerful tool to help them achieve their long-term health goals. APTA's new ChoosePT public awareness campaign,
Sep 14, 2021/News
The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
The questionnaire is comprised of 12 items that relate to eight physical and mental health domains.
PT CPI provides a standardized training and assessment tool designed to educate physical therapist students, and other members of physical therapy program academia.
Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure
Used to assess spasticity.
Jan 8, 2021/Review
The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.
Jul 16, 2024/News
Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
