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APTA Learning Center New Platform Launch

APTA's Learning Center is transitioning to a new platform in January 2023. The new Elevate platform will be more user-friendly, searchable, navigable, and functional. New features will include recommended content based on a learner's interest areas and an upgraded transcript area where learners can upload

Study: High-Intensity Exercise Shows Promise for Patients With PD

Dec 18, 2017/News

Authors of a new study say that while more research needs to be done, their RCT has proven high-intensity treadmill exercise to be safe for individuals with PD, with indications that sufficiently vigorous treadmill work 3 times a week slowed severity at 6 months.

Treating Olympic Athletes: A Golden Opportunity

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.

Overcoming Patient Misbeliefs

Dec 1, 2015/Feature

Patients may hold strong beliefs about their health or health care that are not supported by evidence or facts. How can you best educate individuals without alienating them-and still promote optimal outcomes?

Responding to Targeted Medical Review

Jul 1, 2017/Column

CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted

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.

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,

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.

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.