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Coronavirus Update: Aug. 11

Aug 11, 2021/Roundup

APTA joint statement, a jump in pediatric cases, "persistent cognitive deficits," and more.

Novel Coronavirus: A Wake-up Call for Best Practices in Preventing Pathogen Transmission

Mar 9, 2020/Perspective

In anticipation of future patients being infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we must think holistically in terms of clinic disinfection and protection. 

Falls Awareness Week: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

Sep 22, 2019/Article

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency departments treat 3 million older adults for falls each year. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized after a fall, approximately 20% of falls result in serious injuries, and falls are the second leading cause of accidental or

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

Washington Post: Female PTs Will Spend Last 4 Weeks of 2017 Working 'For Free'

Nov 7, 2017/News

According to a recent article in The Washington Post, that's when female PTs start working for free for the rest of the year while their male counterparts continue to get paid. And that disparity is actually a bit smaller than the one faced by most women in the workforce.

News From NEXT: Now Is the Time for PTs in Primary Care

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.

Leadership Development

Physical therapy provides numerous opportunities to lead — in your clinic, in your community, or in your association.

Signe Brunnstrom Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching

Awards

This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy clinical education through excellence in clinical teaching, has served as a role model in clinical teaching, and has demonstrated expertise in at least one area of practice to which the clinical teaching

Physical Therapy Leader Dorothy 'Dot' Pinkston Dies

Dec 8, 2020/Open Access

Widely recognized for her work in curriculum development, she helped found the nation's first postbaccalaureate PT program.

Padua Prediction Score (PPS)

Test & Measure

A screening tool that measures the risk of venous thrombus embolism (VTE).