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Practice Guidelines Emerge for Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in Acute Hospital Setting

Mar 26, 2020/News

Recommendations aimed at PTs in acute care settings who are providing care to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Zero Preventable Patient Harm

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.

In the Rough

Mar 1, 2020/Column

A PT-patient relationship built on golf goes off course.

Viewpoints

May 9, 2020/Magazine

Viewpoints: Online Comments

APTA-Backed Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Help PTs Avoid Interruptions in Care

Mar 20, 2023/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 6, 2017/News

PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients.

Failure to Report

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.

The Perils of Passivity

Mar 1, 2015/Column

When a mandate impedes best practice.

Finding My Purpose — and Myself — Through Service

Oct 3, 2022/Perspective

When I first met Mr. Fernandez (name changed to conceal his identity) 10 years ago, he resided in an assisted living facility in Mexico.

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist Infographic

Feb 8, 2023/Infographic

Digital health solutions, which are increasingly being used by physical therapists now, refer to the use of virtual tools to deliver health care services or enable better health.