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Study: Falls Among US Adults 65 and Older Cost $50 Billion in 2015

Mar 9, 2018/Review

The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015 -- 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments.

From PT in Motion: PTs Should Cultivate Their Knowledge of Medical Marijuana

Feb 2, 2018/News

This month in PT in Motion magazine: "A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana" explores the complicated legal landscape regarding MMJ and how a patient’s use of MMJ may influence physical therapy care.

Just Taking a Walk Can Extend Your Life, Say Researchers

Oct 29, 2017/Review

Researchers found that even a small amount of walking had an impact on health.

It Doesn't Have to Be a Grand Gesture to Make a Great Impact

Aug 27, 2017/Perspective

The people are my favorite part of our profession.

Mentorship and Meaningful Professional Relationships: August #XchangeSA Chat

Aug 21, 2017/Article

  During the August APTA Student Assembly #XchangeSA chat we talked about mentorship and meaningful professional relationships with physical therapist Jesse Elis, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT. Watch the full discussion here. Join us for the September #XchangeSA chat where we'll talk about where physical therapists

Cincinnati Knee Rating System (CKRS)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a questionnaire and functional assessment used to assess knee function.

Grades Weren't Going To Land Me in PT School. I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone

Feb 11, 2021/Perspective

Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.

Prior Authorization Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 1

Feb 22, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: a pediatric PT's perspective.

Success Story | Building Intergenerational Relationships With Older Adults

May 1, 2025/Success Story

A program with a local retirement community helps the next generation of PTs and PTAs to better care for and relate to older adults.

Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This tool is used to assess adults and adolescents who have chronic pain.