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Acute Care in Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of acute care in physical therapy.

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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

Jan 1, 2018/Website

The Foundation is the only national nonprofit solely dedicated to funding physical therapy research and promising researchers.

APTA Impact: DOD Told to Consider Expanding the PT's Primary Care Role

Dec 20, 2022/News

An APTA-backed House committee directive says the Department of Defense could save money and increase readiness with PTs.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

APTA Public Policy Priorities 2025-2026

Jan 1, 2025/Position Paper

APTA establishes its public policy priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of Congress.

Academy Focus: Get to Know American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Mar 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Landmark BCBSA Settlement Submissions Now Open

Jan 29, 2025/News

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has opened claim submissions for providers impacted by the class-action antitrust settlement.

Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

May 1, 2019/Feature

Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th