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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.

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.

Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Aug 26, 2022/Perspective

Another example of a great comment letter. This installment: Commenting when Medicare beneficiaries aren't your primary patient population.

APTA Practice Update: Clinical Practice Guidelines, APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 4.0, and More

Apr 4, 2023/Podcast

On this episode, APTA staff experts reflect on the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting before discussing new and updated resources for PTs, PTAs, and students. 

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

IWGDF Guidance on Footwear and Offloading Interventions to Prevent and Heal Foot Ulcers in Patients With Diabetes

Jan 1, 2016/CPG

Emphasizes the importance of prevention and adequate treatment of foot ulcers and provides recommendations for preventative interventions.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused: WHO Clinical Guidelines

Oct 13, 2017/CPG

Recommendations for post-rape care, mental health and approaches to minimizing distress while providing quality evidence-based and trauma informed care to sexual abuse survivors.

Analysis of Hospital System's LE Joint Replacement Bundling Programs Reveals Significant Drop in Expenditures

Feb 14, 2017/Review

If the experience of one hospital system is any indication, facilities have reason to expect overall Medicare expenditures to drop.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Clinicals

Mar 6, 2019/Podcast

Zach Stearns, PT, DPT, is a clinician in North Carolina. But in the spring of 2017 he was about to graduate PT school and was reflecting on his clinical rotations. Zach shares tips for students about to begin their clinical rotations.