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Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.
Apr 4, 2018/News
A bill that would weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be taken up for consideration by the US Senate, thanks to a coalition of senators and strong opposition from disability rights supporters including APTA.
Oct 14, 2022/News
APTA's popular continuing education resource is making a big change, and it could affect you.
Jul 1, 2017/Feature
Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.
Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?
Aug 1, 2017/Feature
"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product
Apr 1, 2018/Feature
Sports that involve fighting are among the most challenging and stressful-not to mention dangerous-competitions. PTs who work with these athletes need to be on top of their own games.
Jun 25, 2021/Podcast
In this APTA Live event, we will talk with members of the Cross-Academy/Section COVID-19 Core Outcome Measure Task Force about the physical therapy core outcome measures algorithms they developed — one for adults and one for children.
Feb 12, 2021/Review
Researchers say large pockets of patients are simply opting out from care — with care for MSK conditions high on the list.
Oct 16, 2020/Podcast
Becoming a U.S.-licensed PT, for someone who has attained entry-level education internationally is a feat. Learn about these challenges and how you can make a difference.