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APTA Results (3,764 Results)

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Virtual Networking Produces Tangible Results

Mar 1, 2016/Feature

When the directors of rehabilitation for 3 large health care systems realized they faced common challenges, they developed a strategy to address them.

Hands On: Grip Strength as a Measure of Health

Sep 1, 2025/Feature

Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.

What You Should Know About Concierge Physical Therapy

Dec 1, 2025/Article

More physical therapists are exploring concierge care as a way to blend entrepreneurship with patient-centered practice.

Ethics in Practice: Is It Ever OK to Date a Former Patient?

May 1, 2023/Column

Navigating the boundaries of professional and personal relationships can be challenging.

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.

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.

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.

Levels of Patient Access to Physical Therapists Services in the U.S.

Sep 4, 2024/Resource

Review each jurisdiction’s level of direct access to physical therapist services.

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

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

Mar 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.