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Feb 1, 2006/Resource
The Realm-Individual Process-Situation model of ethical decision-making — often called the RIPS model — was developed to address the various influences on the clinician's decisions.
Jan 5, 2021/Review
A global study of disease burden finds a glaring need for rehab in primary care.
Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a questionnaire and functional assessment used to assess knee function.
Jan 10, 2025/Article
APTA is "encouraged but not satisfied" with the policy revision.
Jun 21, 2023/Review
Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.
Jun 7, 2023/News
In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.
Mar 13, 2024/News
The relief program could provide up to 30 days' payment — which would be recouped later — to improve short-term cash flow.
Feb 1, 2018/Article
The key is to strive for it.
Dec 3, 2025/Article
A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA
Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.