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Researcher Spotlight

Dec 1, 2024/Article

Jim Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA, takes stock of his research journey and the challenges that remain.

Step It Up

Nov 1, 2019/Column

Challenges needn't be challenging. It's all in the approach.

Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

Viewpoints: March 2024

Mar 1, 2024/Column

A Second Opinion for a Second Chance

Individualized Rehab Effective for Frail Elderly With Acute Heart Failure

May 24, 2021/Review

A new study points to evidence that exercise rehabilitation works for a patient population that's sometimes excluded from rehab research.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Jun 1, 2017/Article

APTA is committed to preserving the provisions of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act to ensure that students with disabilities have access to physical therapy services necessary to take full advantage of a free and public education.

New Legislation Targets Medicare Payment Cuts

Nov 2, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would restore payments set to be slashed — including a fix for the 9% cut for physical therapy.

Creating Pipelines to Advance DEI

Oct 2, 2019/Podcast

MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.

From Move Forward Radio: Retreat Helps Veterans With Amputation—and Their Families

Jan 15, 2019/News

Adjusting to life after an amputation can affect a veteran’s entire family, not just the individual. That reality wasn't lost on the Travis Mills Foundation, which offers a retreat program that aims to help veterans and their families bond with one another and participate in traditional activities that

Study: Tailored Approach to Older Adults With LBP and Hip Pain Shows Promise

Feb 14, 2024/Review

Researchers found that for adults 60 and older with both types of pain, focusing on the hips could be the key to better overall improvement.