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Stroke Rehab: Four Insights From PTJ

May 16, 2023/Roundup

From a study of upper-limb approaches to interviews with PTs on how they motivate patients, PTJ sheds light on an important area of care.

5 Ways to Get the Most out of Volunteer Experiences

Apr 17, 2023/Roundup

It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.

Advancing Equal Pay and Pay Transparency

The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings

Helping You Thrive

We provide you with pathways for success throughout your career journey.

Physical Therapist Authors

Jul 1, 2015/Feature

While many physical therapists have written books for the educational market, a growing number are writing books for the general public. Here's how some of them did it-and how they say you can, too.

The Proposed 2023 Fee Schedule: 4 Things to Know

Aug 3, 2022/Roundup

Of course the proposed cuts are at the center — but there are some significant opportunities for change and making your voice heard.

Win (for Now, at Least): Aetna Backs Away From PTA Differential

Nov 1, 2023/News

Aetna put its decision on hold, giving APTA time to press for a permanent shift. Other news from the insurer isn't as good.

APTA Advocacy Win: Defense Dept. to Roll Out System-Wide Direct Access to PTs

Jan 26, 2024/News

A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."

A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jun 1, 2025/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.

PTJ: Cognitive Functional Therapy Shows Promise for Chronic LBP Post-Surgery

Oct 13, 2023/Review

A small-scale study from Brazil points to lower levels of pain and higher function compared with a core exercise and manual approach.