AbstractImportance. Pediatric flexible flatfoot (PFF) is a common condition affecting children's foot biomechanics. While various conservative treatments e

AbstractImportance. The debate on whether different motor and cognitive profiles of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reflect distinct patterns

ABSTRACTImportance. Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrrhage (aSAH) represent a cohort with limited evidence to guide mobilization practices.Obje

AbstractImportance. Shared decision-making (SDM) appears underutilized in physical therapy despite its potential benefits. Information regarding how SDM oc

ABSTRACTImportance. Primary care providers (PCPs) manage musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and may prescribe opioids for their patients, presenting risk for opioi

AbstractImportance. An improved understanding of the organizational influences on adult in-hospital mobility is essential to develop and sustain interventi

AbstractImportance. Hemiparetic gait after stroke shows substantial individual variability, and understanding its biomechanical determinants is essential f

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AbstractImportance. Physical therapy is moving toward digitally supported, independent, home-based care to improve therapy accessibility and adherence.Obje

Davy Vancampfort, PT, PhD, Ryan L McGrath, PT, PhD, Brendon Stubbs, PT, PhD; Addressing Loneliness Through Movement and Connection in Physical Therapy Prac

ABSTRACTImportance. Psychological factors are associated with chronic spinal pain, yet their mediating role in postrehabilitation recovery remains poorly u

AbstractImportance. Implementing evidence-based dosing of rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is essential to improve functional outcomes i

ABSTRACTImportance. Reducing 30-day hospital readmission rates after ischemic stroke is a national priority, yet optimal rehabilitation service delivery st

ABSTRACTImportance. Total knee replacement (TKR) is common for advanced cartilage degeneration. Often, functional limitations persist, and late-stage exerc

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AbstractImportance. Empathic communication is recommended in chronic pain management, yet few studies have examined the role of provider communication on t

The American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting begins February 12th in Anaheim, California. The Editorial Board of PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, the official j...

AbstractImportance. Hospitals can follow the steps outlined in this administrative case report to identify and address potential overutilization waste.Obje

AbstractImportance. Impaired fundamental movement skills are prevalent among children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and mild cerebral pals

ABSTRACTImportance. The feasibility and acceptability of integrating shared decision making (SDM) for patients receiving physical therapy for low back pain

ABSTRACTImportance. Rehabilitation supports independence for older adults with disability, but access is often unequal. One potential driver is insurance c

AbstractImportance. Advanced Heart failure (HF) is a life-limiting condition that frequently necessitates hospitalization and subsequent post-acute rehabil

ABSTRACTImportance. In patients who are critically ill, functional dependence and muscle weakness may be influenced by side effects related to the timing o

AbstractImportance. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease causing declines in muscular strength that affect respir

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AbstractImportance. The trunk and lower extremities are the most common locations for injury in the military, but they are managed as isolated regions. Thi

AbstractImportance. Cerebral palsy is a prevalent childhood motor disability which necessitates frequent outpatient physical therapy. Medical appointments

AbstractImportance. Chronic plantar heel pain is common and often recalcitrant yet understanding of modifiable risk factors that influence its trajectory o

AbstractImportance. Health professions education programs emphasize learning specialized knowledge that will be needed by the health care provider long aft

Abstract. Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (TNBGD) individuals experience significant inequities in health, access to health care, and participat

AbstractImportance. New care models promoting early access to physical therapy by reducing or eliminating copays are emerging. Few studies have compared he

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AbstractImportance. Rehabilitation is key to managing Parkinson Disease (PD), but access barriers remain and the benefits of telerehabilitation (TR) are st

AbstractImportance. Studies on the prognosis of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in older adults are lacking; hence, elucidating the pathophysiology of CLBP in

AbstractImportance. Physical activity can improve clinical outcomes among people with neurological conditions; however, people with these conditions rarely