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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Adults

Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary

PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

APTA Strategic Alliances

APTA values partnerships to advance the physical therapy profession and to support the patients and consumers it serves.

What's New at PTNow?

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

Oct 9, 2018/News

There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.

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.

Support for Participation in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommended Vaccination Schedules

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended vaccination schedules.

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury (3rd Edition)

Jun 1, 2016/CPG

Examines changes to the cardiovascular and coagulation system caused by acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and provides recommendations for preventative measures.

Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2021 Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Adult

Mar 26, 2021/CPG

Contains updated findings and recommendations including the use of non-fasting lipid determination as a suitable alternative to fasting levels.