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Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy Safe, Effective, and Cheaper Than Referral-Based Care

Nov 9, 2017/Review

Patients via direct access had significantly lower medical costs—an average of $1,543 less per patient.

PTJ Interview: New Editor-in-Chief and the Student Perspective

Feb 6, 2024/Podcast

How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?

Mindfulness: How It Can Help Patients, PTs, and Students

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

Physical therapists increasingly are using mindfulness in their interventions.New research supports its benefits.

Practice Guidelines Emerge for Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in Acute Hospital Setting

Mar 26, 2020/News

Recommendations aimed at PTs in acute care settings who are providing care to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Cervical Active Range of Motion (CROM), Cellphone Applications (Apps) Use in Measuring Cervical Range of Motion

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures active range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine and/or neck.

Researcher Spotlight

May 1, 2024/Column

Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares experiences translating research into practice and being a peer reviewer.

Relevant Reading: 2018's Top PT in Motion Magazine Stories

Dec 26, 2018/Roundup

Browse through a few issues of PT in Motion magazine, APTA's award-winning monthly member publication—whether it's an exploration of what PTs and PTAs need to know about medical marijuana or an investigation into working with particular populations such as combat athletes, articles are packed with information,

APTA-Backed Bill Presses for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reforms

May 17, 2021/News

The legislation would require MA plans to share data, provide transparency, create more efficient systems, and do a better job of listening.

Laycock Pelvic Floor Manual Muscle Test Scale

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)

Researcher Spotlight

Dec 1, 2024/Article

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