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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.

PTCAS Application Preparation

It is important to understand the PTCAS application process and required steps prior to starting your application.

ICD-10 Case Study: Home Health PT-First Visit for Fracture

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

85-year-old retired male sustained a crush injury to his left femur from a forklift accident while he was a consumer in a building store. . .

APTA Geriatrics

Jan 1, 2020/Website

Academy members pursue a vision of embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.

A Valued Relationship

Jun 24, 2019/Perspective

Show up. You won't regret it.

Military System Study: PTs in Primary Care Provide Safe Treatment and Are Less Likely to Order Ancillary Services or Make Referrals

Aug 12, 2019/Review

A study of military health care adds to the evidence that including PTs as primary care providers is working, both in terms of patient safety and reduced health care utilization.

PTJ: Lower School Debt, Fewer Working Hours Tied to Higher Job Satisfaction

Aug 22, 2023/Review

Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

Securing Legal Counsel & Finding an Attorney

Sep 1, 2019/Article

For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.