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Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.

Lawmakers Urge Veterans Affairs to Raise Pay, Expand Roles of PTs and PTAs

Jul 5, 2022/News

In an advocacy win, APTA-supported recommendations aimed at increasing veterans' access to PTs and PTAs are now part of a spending bill.

Aaron Bishop Becomes APTA Vice President of Public Affairs

Oct 20, 2021/News

Bishop will help to oversee APTA's government affairs, health policy and payment, and public relations departments.

Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.

2022 Association Leadership Scholar Capstone Projects

Second-year cohort capstone projects – suggested topics. This list is subject to change.

Documentation: Reexamination and Reevaluation

Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.

Postacute Care Survey Report Summary

May 1, 2020/Summary

Review the survey that assesses the effects that the SNF PDPM and home health PDGM models may have had on care delivery in the SNF and home health settings

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of the Patient and Clinician

Apr 17, 2020/Podcast

Experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients’ mental and physical health. Presenters share experiences from working on the front lines

Physical Therapy in Emergency Care: A Win-Win for Patients and Hospitals

Jul 28, 2021/Podcast

In this podcast, APTA members Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, Carleen Jogodka, PT, DPT, and Lisa TenBarge, PT, DPT, discuss the evolving role of the PT in the emergency department — and what that may look like going forward.

Chronic Heart Failure in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [NG106]

Sep 12, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic heart failure in people aged 18 and over.