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Bob Bartlett, Earliest Living APTA President, Pays Inspirational Visit to APTA HQ

Jun 16, 2023/Article

More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.

Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery

Jun 21, 2023/Review

Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.

From PTJ: Pulmonary Rehab for COPD — Keeping It Simple Works

May 30, 2023/Review

Researchers found that approaches such as walking and resistance bands fared as well as those involving gyms and exercise machines.

For National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: 5 Pediatric Research Insights

May 26, 2023/Roundup

Researchers continue to explore youth sports: what works, barriers to participation, and how to make changes.

Study: Incidence of Chronic Pain Higher Than Diabetes, Hypertension

May 23, 2023/Review

Researchers reviewed survey data over two years to track the rates at which chronic pain was emerging — or getting worse.

Cigna to Expand Use of Benefit Management Contractor Into New Markets

May 26, 2023/News

American Specialty Health will enter markets in all or parts of 15 additional states later this year. Could you be affected?

APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

Proposed Medicaid, Final ACA Rules Continue APTA-Supported Focus on Care Access

May 12, 2023/News

HHS responded to calls for better continuity of care, increased program transparency, and stronger consumer engagement.

CMS Listens to APTA, Reverses Course, OKs Hospital Use of Telehealth Post-PHE

May 15, 2023/News

APTA and other organizations continue to push for clarification in a range of other facility settings.

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Physical Therapy and Hospice Concept and Practice

Apr 30, 1984/Practice

Hospice, a concept for dying patients and their families, combines human intervention

Preparation of Physical Therapists for Employment in Public Schools A New Approach

Apr 30, 1984/Education

Physical therapists are providing services increasingly to children in public school

Effect of Forearm Abduction on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Apr 30, 1983/Research

Seven fresh cadaveric elbows from one woman and three men were studied to determine

Motor Control How Posture and Movements are Governed

Apr 30, 1983/Practice

This article is a review of the nature of motor control: the abilities and limitations

Academic Tenure: What Does It Mean?

Apr 30, 1983/Education

Tenure is an integral aspect of academia. Because tenured faculty give esteem to

Commentary

Mar 31, 1983/Research

As the authors suggest, knowledge of functional differences between CVA patients

Authors' Response

Mar 31, 1983/Research

We thank Ms. Kirkman for her time and consideration in reviewing our manuscript

Strength Changes in the Normal Quadriceps Femoris Muscle as a Result of Electrical Stimulation

Mar 31, 1983/Research

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an electronic muscle

Electromyographic Study of Muscular Overflow During Precision Handgrip

Mar 31, 1983/Research

This study was designed to describe the “overflow” of muscular activity to muscles

Current Principles in the Nonoperative Management of Structural Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Mar 31, 1983/Practice

Physical therapists routinely identify and manage adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.