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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.

CSM Delivers: Pain Science and the Challenge of Opioids

Oct 19, 2018/News

The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, will deliver thought-provoking content on pain and opioids at a crucial time.

It's World Arthritis Day: 5 Great Resources

Oct 12, 2018/Roundup

World Arthritis Day, October 12, calls attention to a global problem in need of better public awareness: how exercise and education can reduce the impact of the disease.

APTA Advocacy for EMG, Other Diagnostic Services Results in Payment Clarification from CMS

Oct 11, 2018/News

According to the CMS, board-certified clinical specialists in electrophysiology physical therapy are qualified to provide services involving EMG, NCV, and SEPs without physician supervision,

How-To Guide to Getting Students Involved in Your State

Feb 13, 2017/Perspective

Student leaders in New York tell us how they ramped up student involvement and engagement in their state, and how you can too.

Don't Measure Your Self-Worth Against Your Patient’s Outcomes

Oct 26, 2017/Perspective

We all tend to remember the bad much more vividly than we do the good.

A Boy Riding a Bike, Not a Boy With a Disability

Mar 20, 2017/Perspective

The bike represented opportunity. And it was FUN.

Courage, Commitment, Compassion: My Journey to Becoming a PT

May 22, 2017/Perspective

When people say, "I was raised by the streets…," they aren't lying.

Meaningful Membership

Apr 3, 2017/Perspective

I joined APTA as a first-year student. I didn’t hesitate.

Patients with TKA Who Receive Outpatient Physical Therapy Soon After Surgery Recover Faster Than Those Who Get Home Physical Therapy First

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.