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Lessons in Strength and Community

Dec 12, 2024/Perspective

My life experiences as a Native American have enriched my professional abilities as a PT — and vice versa.

A Valued Relationship

Jun 24, 2019/Perspective

Show up. You won't regret it.

JAMA Viewpoint: The 'False Dichotomy' of Hospital Falls Prevention vs Mobility Promotion

Jun 14, 2017/Review

Programs that promote mobility with supervision "may actually help to prevent injurious falls."

2023 APTA Leadership Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Feb 1, 2023/News

The 25 PTs, PTAs, and students selected to refine their leadership skills bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.

Older Black Americans More Likely to Have Low Physical Function, Less Likely to Receive Rehab Than Older White Americans

Nov 27, 2017/News

Among patients aged 65 and older, white Americans were 1.38 times more likely than black Americans to use any type of rehabilitation services, while more black patients had low functional mobility, say authors of a study e-published November 8 in JAGS.

Study Looks at Social Determinants of Health and Access to Physical Therapy

Jun 22, 2021/Review

Authors say a better understanding of the factors associated with lower physical therapy use can help focus health care policy advocacy.

Striking Gold in Copper City

Jun 1, 2015/Column

Opening a practice, with help from mom.

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.

Study: Home-Based PT Interventions Post-Hip Fracture Get Results

Sep 29, 2023/Review

Researchers compared two PT-led approaches and found that both achieved similar positive outcomes compared with usual care.