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Foundation Has a New Name, Logo, and Website

Jan 29, 2019/News

What's in a name? For the organization formerly known as The Foundation for Physical Therapy (Foundation), just about everything. Earlier this month, the Foundation announced a name change for the organization, from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.

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.

From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020/Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

To All Students: Remember, You've Got This

Sep 18, 2018/Perspective

Now is the time to buckle up and settle in, because you're now a part of an amazing profession.

Easy Upgrade

Nov 1, 2015/Column

This strategy is a definite plus.

What More Could I Wish For?

Jun 1, 2022/Column

A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.

APTA Report: Use of Direct Access Among PTs Is Widespread, but Barriers Need to Be Addressed

Oct 20, 2017/News

Most of the use is occurring in private and hospital-based outpatient clinics and group practices.

2022 CMS Hospitals Rule Ups Payment; Mulls Quality Measures and Equity

Aug 16, 2021/Review

The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Viewpoints: April 2024

Apr 1, 2024/Column

Video on Mentoring Has PTs Talking

Study: Early Therapy LBP Gains Partly Fueled by Changes in Attitudes About Pain

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.