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Jun 26, 2019/News
When it comes to rural health, there's no denying that there are demographic and financial challenges that can affect care. But there are also opportunities for improvement, and physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to be ready to advocate for—and when necessary, create—those
Nov 1, 2016/Column
The power of optimism in wellness pursuits.
Sep 17, 2017/Perspective
What started out as enthusiasm, slowly turned into unmanageable stress.
Jun 26, 2020/Review
APTA Oncology has published its first major treatment-related CPG — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
May 27, 2020/News
Results of a nationwide APTA survey show how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the profession.
Feb 10, 2023/Review
An RCT measured pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed 12 weeks of physical therapist-supervised exercises.
Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.
Jun 17, 2022/Roundup
From APTA Chronic LBP Study Modified Due to Pandemic Finds Promise for Physical Therapy Delivered Via Teleconference Researchers assessed outcomes of 126 patients with chronic low back pain who enrolled in a telehealth version of a protocol known as OPTIMIZE, originally employed as part of an in-person
Apr 9, 2024/Review
Researchers analyzing the Avoidance of Daily Activities Photo Scale for Patients With Shoulder Pain say it's valid and reliable.
May 22, 2017/Clinical Summary
Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.