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Patient-Driven Groupings Model

The PDGM is a shift away from volume-driven home health payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

From PT in Motion Magazine: 50 Years of PTAs

May 7, 2019/News

Turns out 1969 wasn't all Woodstock and moonwalks: the year was also an important date for what has become a crucial part of the physical therapy profession—the physical therapist assistant (PTA). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of PTA education programs. To honor that milestone,

Physical Therapy and the Internet of Things

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.

Get to Know APTA Pediatrics: An Interview With Academy President Mary Jane Rapport

Jun 3, 2025/Podcast

At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2024, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders. In this installment, Britton Farnum, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Pediatrics President Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA. Learn what Rapport says about the skills, settings,

Finding My Way: “What creates curiosity?”

Nov 30, 2017/Perspective

Allison Daly knew exactly what she wanted to do when she was in DPT school. The challenge was figuring out how to do it. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Allison talks about how she adapted her practice to find her ideal patients and treat them according to her strengths. "Finding My Way" is a podcast

PTJ's Research Impact on the Rise

Jun 26, 2019/News

The influence of PTJ (Physical Therapy), APTA's scientific journal, continues to grow: according to Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the frequency with which PTJ is cited in other journals—its "impact factor"—made PTJ #7 among rehabilitation journals and #16 among orthopedic journals in 2018. A journal's

The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports

Jun 1, 2019/Feature

Participation in sports holds many benefits for individuals with disabilities. PTs, PTAs, and students have important roles to play.

Getting Around: Community Mobility

Nov 1, 2017/Feature

APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.

Physical Therapy By Design

Oct 1, 2017/Feature

Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, has no training whatsoever in construction, architecture, or interior design. She is, however, a seasoned physical therapist (PT), and she knows from experience how a physical therapy clinic should be built.

Preparing for Old(er) Age

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.