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Evidence-Based Practice and Research Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students to begin their understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and research.

START-Play and Motor and Cognitive Outcomes in Infants With Neuromotor Disorders

Mar 26, 2021/Podcast

PTJ Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette gets at the practical—and ethical—realities involved in studying children. Dr. Harbourne shares insights from her decades of research with children, on such topics as parents’ insistence on usual care.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

No Vacation from Advocacy: Fee Schedule, Home Health, and Two Wins for Patients and the Profession

Jul 22, 2022/Podcast

APTA staff experts provide insight on what's happening, and what's to come.

Retirement Planning for PTs and PTAs

Apr 1, 2020/Feature

Guidelines for successful retirement planning have changed from previous generations and continue to evolve. Here's what some PTs and PTAs have discovered.

Pay Transparency by Employers of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports pay transparency by employers of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Mental Health and Self-Care

Jul 5, 2020/Podcast

Discussing mental health in the times of COVID-19 and beyond, and wellness tactics and strategies students can use now and into the future.

The Spark of Passion

May 1, 2017/Column

Seeing parallels in a devastating event.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity 3.0

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

Describes critical decision points in the Management of Obesity and Overweight and provides recommendations for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.