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They Call Me the Queen of Concussions

Jun 1, 2016/Column

I earned the title the hard way, but now I'm sharing everything I learned.

Proposed FY '24 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Few Surprises

Apr 12, 2023/Review

Each facility type could see a 3.7% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic ideas.

Defining Moment | When My Father's Neck Pain Became My Calling

Apr 1, 2026/Column

How a moment in eighth grade set one clinician on the path to physical therapy.

Ankle Plantar-Flexor Endurance (Toe Raise) – Achilles Tendinitis

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Defining Moment: This Is Why I Do This

May 1, 2023/Column

One travel PT finds meaning in his second career and is enjoying the journey.

As a PT Whose Son Has Autism, I've Seen a Transformation in Our Understanding

Apr 5, 2022/Perspective

As a parent and PT, I am glad that our society has moved from trying to "fix" autism or other types of neurological diagnoses.

Defining Moment: Throwing in With Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2022/Column

While softball may have led a PT to her physical therapy career, physical therapy led her to a welcome softball side effect.

A Dance to Remember

Oct 1, 2016/Column

At the junction of science and the arts, a trip back in time.

Early Rehabilitation for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary

This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.