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Mar 1, 2018/Article
Mayo Clinic introduces a new "skill" for Amazon's Alexa. FDA expands exoskeleton use. How secure is your computer when your password is "password"? Comparing video gaming equipment with medical motion labs. And more.
How do physical therapists in their 50s, 60s, and 70s continue to work in such a physically demanding profession? Some offer advice to their peers of all ages.
A performance instrument omits key facts.
Nov 1, 2017/Article
Helping a warrior gain the strength to serve.
Jan 1, 2020/Article
Hearing that some SNFs have incorrectly used this provision to mandate 25% group therapy, APTA has developed guidance.
Mar 1, 2022/Article
The question isn't "What is the physical therapist's role in imaging," but "What is the role of imaging in physical therapy?"
PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.
Blood-flow restriction training can help patients to make greater strength training gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress placed on the limb.
Mar 1, 2020/Article
What are the federal expectations for providers when it comes to non-discrimination, disability access, and the rights of patients with limited English proficiency?
PTs and PTAs are critical members of the health care teams in hospital settings.