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National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 6, 2017/News

PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 7, 2017/News

A PTJ perspective argues that the growing prevalence of medical marijuana means PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients, potential benefits, and possible adverse effects.

Get Ready for National PT Month With New Tools and Graphics

Sep 5, 2024/News

This year, the focus is on falls prevention — something every PT and PTA plays a role in.

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure

A 16-item self-report measure in which patients rate their balance confidence in performing several activities.

5 PTJ Articles That Show Movement Is the Right Choice

Oct 17, 2022/Roundup

For National Physical Therapy Month, good reminders of why "Choose to Move" isn't just a catchy slogan.

Virtual Reality: It's Still About the Science, Researchers Say

Apr 1, 2019/Article

From off-the-shelf game platforms that cost less than $200 to room-size immersive simulators with price tags in the millions, virtual reality (VR) is becoming a reality in physical therapy—but what does that mean for patient care?

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2018

Nov 14, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

From PTJ: Use of Rhythm a Plus in Parkinson Disease-Related Motor Function

Jan 17, 2024/Review

A meta-analysis found areas in which rhythmically cued exercise seemed particularly effective — and a few less significant results.