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Matters of Respect

Dec 1, 2019/Column

On what basis is referral acceptable?

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

Survey Reveals Differences in Readiness for Payment Reform Among Large Health Care Organizations

Jul 19, 2017/News

A new report from EY (formerly Ernst and Young) points out some significant differences in the ways larger health care providers are preparing—or not preparing—for value-driven care.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Discovering a Second Career as a PTA

Jul 5, 2017/News

When it comes to pursuing a career as a PTA, it's never too late.

Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship, Grant Opportunities

Apr 17, 2018/News

The Foundation for Physical Therapy now is accepting applications for the 2018 Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and the 2018 Research Grants.

APTA 2024 Slate of Candidates for National Positions Posted

Jul 31, 2024/Members Only

The slate to elect the next president, vice president, three directors, and one Nominating Committee member is now available.

Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction Update—2016

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

Updated guidelines with an increased understanding of the pathogenesis of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and improved diagnosis through the use of objective testing.