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Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.

Study: Rates of Physical Therapy Low for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep 18, 2023/Review

An analysis of more than 13,000 children with ASD reveals an "unmet need," even among those with high levels of motor impairment.

Final FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Removal of SDOH Measures

Aug 27, 2025/News

The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase

NIH: People With Disabilities Among Groups Experiencing Health Disparities

Oct 3, 2023/News

The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.

Student Focus | A Career in Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management

Jul 1, 2025/Column

Annabelle Hu, SPT, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management.

Leadership Congress Update: 2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19 – Q & A

May 1, 2020/Review

What’s happening in Congress, what's to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening

Nov 10, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension.

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Guideline for the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis, 2nd Ed.

Jul 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.