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APTA Advocacy in Action: 2019 Wins, and What's on Our Radar for 2020

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

APTA is taking the advocacy lead on a number of bills impacting the physical therapy profession and the patients we serve that may be addressed in the 116th Congress.

The PTA Differential: How We Got Here, and What's Next

Feb 9, 2020/Perspective

It can be a challenge to keep up even if you’re working hard to pay attention.

The Five Things I've Learned as a Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice Owner

Feb 6, 2020/Perspective

I started a cash-based practice because I really did not feel that I had any other options.

NEXT 2017 Conference and House of Delegates Reflections

Jul 16, 2017/Article

Five students share their experiences and reflections.

#PTFam and the Postconference Blues

Jul 16, 2017/Perspective

I have never before found a place so quickly where I feel that I belong.

It Doesn't Have to Be a Grand Gesture to Make a Great Impact

Aug 27, 2017/Perspective

The people are my favorite part of our profession.

Response To Proposed Motion To The Student Assembly Board of Directors

Oct 26, 2017/Article

In August 2016, a group of APTA Student Assembly members presented three motions to the Student Assembly Board of Directors.

Finding My Way: “My 5-year plan is a 1-year plan”

Nov 29, 2017/Perspective

Megan Roos began her career in architecture. But after almost 5 years she realized her career wasn't aligned with who she was as a person, so she pursued a career in physical therapy instead. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Megan talks about the challenge of her transition and how it's made her

Finding My Way: “I Took a Leap”

Nov 20, 2017/Perspective

Becca Fung didn't receive any interdisciplinary instruction in DPT school. Now it's what she does for a living. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Becca describes how she made a bold career leap, with a lot of support from her network of mentors. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

Mentorship and Meaningful Professional Relationships: August #XchangeSA Chat

Aug 21, 2017/Article

  During the August APTA Student Assembly #XchangeSA chat we talked about mentorship and meaningful professional relationships with physical therapist Jesse Elis, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT. Watch the full discussion here. Join us for the September #XchangeSA chat where we'll talk about where physical therapists

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Comparison of a Clinical Gait Analysis Method Using Videography and Temporal-Distance Measures with 16-mm Cinematography

Nov 19, 2016/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare a clinical gait analysis method using

Clinical Application of Electrotherapeutic Modalities

Nov 19, 2016/Research

The purposes of this survey study were 1) to determine the frequency of use of

Wound Management with Whirlpool and Infrared Cold Laser Treatment A Clinical Report

Nov 19, 2016/Practice

Patients with open wounds are frequently referred to physical therapy for wound

Comparison of Three Treatment Procedures for Minimizing Ankle Sprain Swelling

Jun 30, 1988/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of cold, heat, and contrast

Reliability of the Modified Motor Assessment Scale and the Barthel Index

Jun 30, 1988/Research

Many physical therapists use descriptive and functional assessments of motor recovery

Introduction to Critical Review of Roentgenograms

Jun 30, 1988/Practice

Review of available roentgenograms, or x-ray films, by the attending physical therapist

Errata

Jun 30, 1988/Corrections

In the March 1988 issue, the article by Lisa B. Noling et al, entitled “Effect

Concurrent Validity and Intertester Reliability of Universal and Fluid-based Goniometers for Active Elbow Range of Motion

May 31, 1988/Research

The purposes of this study were 1) to establish the concurrent validity of the

Effects of Tendon Pressure on Alpha Motoneuron Excitability in Patients with Stroke

Mar 31, 1988/Research

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of two intensities (5 and

Comparison of Maximal Isometric Hip Abductor Muscle Torques Between Hip Sides

Mar 31, 1988/Research

A posturally induced “stretch weakness” of the right hip abductor muscles has been