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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Physical Therapy and Brain Injury

Mar 4, 2022/Roundup

For National Brain Injury Awareness Month, five APTA resources and a roundup of recent research.

Military System Study: PTs in Primary Care Provide Safe Treatment and Are Less Likely to Order Ancillary Services or Make Referrals

Aug 12, 2019/Review

A study of military health care adds to the evidence that including PTs as primary care providers is working, both in terms of patient safety and reduced health care utilization.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC): Quality of Life Questionnaire – 30 Core Questionnaire (QLQ-C30), Fatigue subscale

Sep 8, 2023/Test & Measure

The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC): Quality of Life Questionnaire measures quality of life for people with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer.

How I Knew Residency Was for Me: A New Grad’s Perspective

May 21, 2020/Perspective

I want to share how I decided residency training was for me.

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture With Authentic Appreciation

Dec 1, 2021/Open Access

Staff burnout, low morale, and high turnover are an increasing problem in most health care professions, and physical therapy is no exception.

Precision Care and Big Data Are Key to Keeping Up, Maley Lecturer Says

Aug 17, 2022/News

Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to 'think bigger' — including around the importance of collecting data.

High-Dose Exercise Mostly Not Superior to Low-Dose Exercise for Knee OA

Feb 10, 2023/Review

An RCT measured pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed 12 weeks of physical therapist-supervised exercises.

APTA State Chapters Fuel Legislative Wins in 2025

Aug 6, 2025/News

As the 2025 legislative season has come to a close in most states, many APTA chapters achieved significant victories that improve payment, address provider credentialing, and reduce administrative burden.