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From PTJ: Could Impaired Physical Performance Predict Hospitalization Risk?

Jan 4, 2019/Review

Routine assessments of mobility level by a PT can help better identify older adults at highest risk for hospitalization.

Inventional Thinking

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product

The Wrong Foot

Mar 1, 2016/Column

A harsh reality threatens an Olympic dream.

Refocusing My Professional Why

Jun 29, 2020/Perspective

I was reminded again why I wanted to do this: the people.

Telehealth Isn't a Given for Physical Therapy After the Pandemic

Dec 1, 2021/Column

Telehealth in physical therapy shouldn't be an emergency-only option.

Viewpoints: April 2025

Apr 1, 2025/Column

APTA President says 'Show Me the Data'
PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community

Student Spotlight: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Oct 20, 2020/Article

More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.

Looking Back to the Future: APTA's First National Conference

Jun 21, 2018/Article

The Boston School of Physical Education hosted APTA's first national conference in September 1922.

From PTJ: PT, PTA Injuries Related to Patient Handling Still Common in LTC Settings

Feb 12, 2019/Review

PTs and PTAs working in long-term care continue to experience musculoskeletal disorders linked to patient handling incidents,

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

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