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It's Lovely at the Top

Jun 1, 2020/Feature

PTs and PTAs who are rock climbers have a passion for the sport and for helping their fellow climbers avoid and rehab from injuries.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient, Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

68-year-old female with long history of type 2 diabetes develops plantar ulcer at the first metatarsal head of the right foot. . .

NIH Exoskeleton Shows Promise in Treating Crouch Gait in Children With CP

Aug 30, 2017/News

Researchers from NIH believe they've come up with an exoskeleton with the right combination of features to treat crouch gait in children with CP —the device improves knee extension but does so in a way that allows wearers to use their own muscles.

#ChoosePT Receives Commendation from KY House

Jul 24, 2017/News

APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign has been recognized by the KY House of Representatives, which issued a statement honoring APTA and its KY Chapter for providing "an important opportunity" for public education on the "tremendous benefits of physical therapy."

The Movement System Brings It All Together

May 1, 2016/Feature

An upcoming summit will explore the implications and goals of recognizing the movement system as the core of physical therapist practice, education, and research. Meanwhile, here's some background to bring you up-to-date.

Patient Driven Payment Model

The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

Chapter and Section COVID-19 Events

Jun 1, 2020/Article

Access a listing of events offered by APTA chapters, sections, and academies on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cash-Based Practice

PTs are using a variety of cash-based practice models to meet their patients' needs.

Cerebral Palsy in Under 25s [NICE NG62]

Jan 25, 2017/CPG

Guidelines to ensure proper care for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy for those under 25 years old to ensure they can be active and independent.

Cerebral Palsy in Adults [NG119]

Jan 15, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for adults with cerebral with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.