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Achieving Peak Bloom

Jun 1, 2019/Column

The joys of gardening and eldercare.

APTA in 2020, Part 5: More Highlights From a Difficult Year

From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.

Vitamin D Takes a Tumble in New Falls Prevention Recommendations

May 1, 2018/Review

USPSTF has updated its recommendations for falls prevention in older adults, and vitamin D supplements are out of the picture.

PTAs: Start Your Journey to Advanced Proficiency

Nov 2, 2021/News

Now open for enrollment: a special APTA program that enriches PTA knowledge in a specific area of care — and recognizes achievement.

Minority Health Month: Health Disparity Issues in the News

Apr 19, 2021/Roundup

A roundup of recent media coverage with a focus on access and social determinants of health.

Federal Advocacy Forum, Not The Most Exciting APTA Event, But One of The Most Important

Apr 27, 2017/Perspective

We will not advance our profession unless the members of our profession get involved in advocating for it.

Reflecting and Coping With End-of-Life Care: A Student Perspective

May 29, 2019/Perspective

The intensive care unit  is a rare and rewarding environment to encounter physical therapy.

Giving Back to the Community That Supports Us

Nov 12, 2018/Perspective

No matter how hard we think we have it, there are people in our own community who have it much harder.

Study: Knee, Hip OA May Increase Risk of CVD-Related Death, Underscoring Need for Emphasis on Physical Activity in OA Treatment

Aug 16, 2019/Review

Those with hip or knee OA died from chronic ischemic heart diseases and heart failure at a greater rate.

Sensory Impairment Linked to Function Deficits, Earlier Mortality in Adults 70+

Feb 21, 2024/Review

Authors of a study of 1,800 older adults say their findings point to the need for sensory screenings to lower risk of functional decline.