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Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Aug 1, 2017/Feature
"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product
May 12, 2021/Perspective
"You enter a new century of physical therapy in the United States like no other class before you."
Documentation of a visit, often called a daily note or treatment note, documents sequential implementation of the physical therapist plan of care.
May 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.
Aug 28, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses gross infant motor skills from ages 0 to 18 months.
Feb 22, 2023/Podcast
The APTA Minority Scholarship Award was first given in 1988.
Nov 12, 2024/Perspective
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs continues a tradition of innovation with PACT PT, which embeds PTs in patient-aligned care teams.
Jun 1, 2015/Feature
While the use of predictive analytics in physical therapy is still in its infancy, early adopters see great potential for it to transform the profession and society.
Feb 1, 2019/Article
Two children strike powerful blows-and confirm a student's career path.