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Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

Mar 6, 2018/Review

Nearly a third of patients prescribed physical activity have functional limitations that could interfere with their ability to follow the directives.

Study: Early Therapy LBP Gains Partly Fueled by Changes in Attitudes About Pain

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.

Members-Only Webinar Will Focus on Demonstrating Value in New Home Health Payment System

Jul 23, 2019/News

Physical therapists (PTs) and other providers who furnish services through home health agencies that bill Medicare will face an entirely new payment system beginning in January, 2020—one in which demonstrating the value of a particular intervention will be key. A new multidisciplinary webinar that includes

Movement System Timeline

May 22, 2024/Resource

The following is a timeline outlining the work of various member groups to move the movement system concept forward.

Genetics in Physical Therapy

Studies have indicated that genetic factors influence many, if not most of the diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice by physical therapists.

Ethics in Practice: Is It Ever OK to Date a Former Patient?

May 1, 2023/Column

Navigating the boundaries of professional and personal relationships can be challenging.

53rd APTA Mary McMillan Lecture

May 25, 2023/Video

The COVID-19 pandemic posed ethical challenges to the physical therapy profession.

What You Should Know About Concierge Physical Therapy

Dec 1, 2025/Article

More physical therapists are exploring concierge care as a way to blend entrepreneurship with patient-centered practice.

Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance (CS-PFP)

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.

Filing a Complaint With the Insurance Commission

Apr 1, 2016/Column

When is it appropriate? What's involved? Considerations and action steps.