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Making the Most of International Volunteer and Learning Opportunities

Nov 1, 2016/Feature

A growing number of PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students travel outside the United States to volunteer their services and to learn more about health care worldwide. How can these experiences help ensure a successful experience for everyone?

Essential, But Unemployed: Thoughts of a Furloughed PT

Jun 4, 2020/Perspective

What do you do when this part of your identity is put to rest?

Surgery Offers No Advantages in Treatment of Achilles' Ruptures

Apr 19, 2022/Review

A study found that both open-repair and minimally invasive procedures resulted in outcomes similar to nonsurgical treatment.

PTJ Author Interview With Shannon Richardson and Kimberly Varnado: Transitioning to Equitable Grading Practices

Oct 15, 2024/Podcast

Learn about what inspired two physical therapists transitions from traditional grading practices to equitable grading practices at the College of Saint Mary DPT program.

Anterior Drawer Test (Knee) – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.

Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness

Mar 13, 2023/CPG

This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.

Viewpoints: July 2024

Jul 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; Opinion

Takeaways From the Proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 25, 2025/News

After five years of cuts, CMS proposes an increase in the conversion factor but devalues physical therapy codes.

Appropriate Use of Designations

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

Supervision Under Medicare

Learn how to stay in compliance with Medicare while providing supervision to students, PTAs, and physical therapy aides.