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CDC: 40% of Patients With Arthritis Don't Receive Exercise Counseling From Providers

Jan 8, 2018/Review

The percentage of individuals with arthritis who received provider counseling for exercise grew by 17.6% between 2002 and 2014.

Film Star Kathy Bates Helps to Spread the Word on Lymphedema Management in APTA Oncology Section's Journal

Jan 16, 2018/News

Health care providers are increasing their knowledge of lymphedema management, but there's still much work to be done. Just ask film and television star Kathy Bates, author of a letter to the editor in a special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) entirely devoted to the disease.

Making the Most of International Volunteer and Learning Opportunities

Nov 1, 2016/Feature

A growing number of PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students travel outside the United States to volunteer their services and to learn more about health care worldwide. How can these experiences help ensure a successful experience for everyone?

The State(s) of Direct Access

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?

Financial Literacy and the New DPT Grad

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

Few recent graduates were exposed to classes in financial literacy while they were in school. Most educators think they should have been.

Plugging Into Social Media

Dec 1, 2016/Feature

Social networking is an opportunity for PTs and PTAs to engage in creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

The 10 Best States in Which to Practice

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

What's the best state in which to practice physical therapy?

Health Care Technology Today

Nov 1, 2016/Feature

Here's a look at some advances and proposals in the field of health care technology.

A Deathly Silence

Oct 1, 2016/Column

Should a physical therapist tell a patient that she is terminally ill?

First Do No Harm?

Dec 1, 2016/Column

A mother's disturbing confession puts a physical therapist on the spot.