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Study: Female PT Earnings Trail Male PT Earnings by 10%

Apr 6, 2022/Review

Researchers analyzing data from a U.S. Census survey found gaps regardless of practice setting or geographical region.

Making Work Work: Why Occupational Health Physical Therapy Is My Passion

May 2, 2022/Perspective

The onsite physical therapist must act with urgency — like your hair is on fire!

Woodruff Lecture: The Profession's DEI 'Disability' Must Be Addressed

Jun 30, 2022/News

Lisa VanHoose provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Feb 6, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs play a vital role as part of a multidisciplinary team to care for persons with ALS across the spectrum of the condition.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2021/Column

A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes.

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) and Child-SCAT3

Aug 9, 2018/Test & Measure

Used to assess concussions in athletes who are aged 13 years or older.

The Best-Laid 10-Year Plan ...

Jul 1, 2022/Column

A former newscaster trades the thrill of chasing down a story for the higher satisfaction of improving patients' lives.

Advocacy Win: $3M in DOE Grants Awarded to Programs With APTA Member Connections

Dec 12, 2023/News

The Department of Education grants program is aimed at reducing understaffing of school personnel who work with children with disabilities.

Modified Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y)

Sep 11, 2023/Test & Measure

Used to stage Parkinson disease by level of severity related to impairments, especially postural instability, and activity limitations.