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Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

APTA Members Continue to Serve on Key AMA Coding Committee

Aug 4, 2025/News

Physical therapists continue to be at the table for important discussions around the development of CPT codes: APTA members Kathleen Picard, PT, DPT, and Stephanie L. Woelfel, PT, DPT, board-certified wound management clinical specialist, are serving as advisor and alternate advisor with the American

APTA, AMA, Others Demand Action From Congress to Address Fee Schedule

Mar 10, 2025/News

Providers and patients are urged to call Congress on the proposed spending package before March 14 deadline.

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick

Disability Within the Physical Therapy Profession

Jul 1, 2024/Feature

How to attract those with disabilities to the profession and support them once they're part of the community.

Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing

Awards

This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior writing skills in one or more articles published in Physical Therapy, and who has collaborated with or encouraged others to make similar contributions to PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal.

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

APTA President’s Note | Innovation in Action

Sep 1, 2025/Article

In this month’s column, APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, explores how innovation drives progress — and PTs and PTAs are leading the way.

ICU Mobility Scale (IMS)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the highest level of functional mobility of patients within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.