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Apr 29, 2025/Podcast
In the April 2025 issue of APTA Magazine, Elizabeth Pimentel, PT, MA, recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.
May 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.
Nov 4, 2022/CPG
Recommendations for primary care clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
Jan 31, 2018/Article
Documentation of a visit, often called a daily note or treatment note, documents sequential implementation of the physical therapist plan of care.
Mar 22, 2021/Review
Researchers found the odds of a patient's acute LBP evolving to a chronic condition increased with each instance of "nonconcordant" care.
Nov 1, 2017/Perspective
As a DPT student, Keaton Ray was struggling to identify her professional passion. Then she got involved in student leadership, developed mentor peers, and figured out when to say yes or no to her many opportunities. In this kickoff episode of APTA's new "Finding My Way" podcast series, Keaton reflects
Apr 1, 2017/Feature
Changes in health care reimbursement have led many physical therapy practices to offer cash-based services. Here's a look at some PTs who've succeeded with this model-and how they did it.
Jul 1, 2017/Feature
Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?
Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
NEXT 2016 offered attendees a wide range of sessions, programs, and special events addressing their clinical, research, and educational interests. Here are a few highlights from the event in Nashville, Tennessee.