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Shockwave Therapy in Physical Therapy: The Sound of Healing

Dec 1, 2025/Article

Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.

Candidates Statements

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility to develop questions for candidate statements for individuals slated for national office.

Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Establishing Physical Therapy Partners Program

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: A Physical Therapy Partners Program acknowledges and provides access for individuals who are not eligible for APTA membership.

Setting-Specific Considerations in Documentation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

There are many elements of documentation that need consideration; one of the most important is clinical setting.

Elements of Documentation Within the Patient-Client Management Model

Jun 28, 2024/Article

The main documentation elements are: initial examination and evaluation, visit, reexamination, and conclusion of episode of care summary.

Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary

People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.

Royal London Hospital Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

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Concurrent and Construct Validity of Scores on the Timed Movement Battery

Jan 31, 2001/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The Timed Movement

Application of Passive Stretch and Its Implications for Muscle Fibers

Jan 31, 2001/Perspective

Abstract

To increase range of motion, physical therapists frequently

Effect of Superficial Heat, Deep Heat, and Active Exercise Warm-up on the Extensibility of the Plantar Flexors

May 31, 2001/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Warm-up prior to static

Invited Commentary

May 31, 2001/Research Reports

Physical Therapist Management of Tuberculous Arthritis of the Elbow

May 31, 2001/Case Report

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Tuberculous arthritis

Exercise in 94°F Water for a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis

Mar 31, 2001/Case Report

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The purpose of this

Predicting Falls

Mar 31, 2001/Letters to the Editor