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2021 John H.P. Maley Lecture

Sep 11, 2021/Video

Drugs contribute to falls, mortality, and obesity. That is why as a clinician it is important to help patients model healthy behaviors.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Jun 28, 2024/Article

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

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.

A Professional Journey in Two Countries

Dec 1, 2021/Column

A PT from the U.S. and India reflects on similarities and differences between the two countries, often through the eyes of her pediatric patients and their parents.

The Crisis Continues: Opioids in the News, March 2018

Mar 28, 2018/News

President Trump signed a 2018 budget bill that includes more than $3 billion for opioid efforts. But that's just 1 recent development related to the nation's opioid crisis. Here's a brief roundup of other recent opioid-related news reports and stories.

I Was Diagnosed With COVID-19 in July. Five Months Later, I'm Still Struggling.

Dec 7, 2020/Perspective

I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July. As a PT, I was aware of the potentially long road to recovery, but now I'm walking that road — and I'm still putting my life back together.

Direct-to-Employer Services: How To Engage in Employer Outreach

Sep 14, 2021/Handouts

Interested in providing direct-to-employer services but don’t know where to start? APTA can help you reach out to employers.

Guideline-Driven Management of Hypertension: An Evidence-Based Update

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This report takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to recommend treatment thresholds, goals, and medications in the management of hypertension in adults.

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury (3rd Edition)

Jun 1, 2016/CPG

Examines changes to the cardiovascular and coagulation system caused by acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and provides recommendations for preventative measures.

Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Foot Care in the Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Evaluation of foot care interventions for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), including the use of customized foot orthotics and prefabricated shoe inserts.