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PTJ: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the American Physical Therapy Association. Learn more: https://academic.oup.com/ptj

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ 🧑‍🎓 An important listen for PT #Educators: an interview with author Andrew Hogan about his recently published perspective on the #CAPTE standard requiring at least 50% of core faculty in all DPT education programs hold an academic doctorate of PhD, EdD, or ScD.

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Podcast | PTJ Author Interview: Credentialism and the CAPTE 50 Percent Requirement

Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 3d

🇲🇽 This new #GlobalRehab study provides a national-level analysis of the burden of rehabilitation-sensitive conditions in #Mexico, highlighting the substantial need for rehabilitation services.

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Burden of Rehabilitation-Relevant Diseases in Mexico: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

ABSTRACTImportance. To this author’s knowledge, this is the first study to examine the burden of rehabilitation-relevant conditions in Mexico, providing va

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 4d

🥇 The 2025 APTA Outstanding Research Award for the article “The Influence of Active, Passive, and Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization" is the focus of our latest podcast: 🎙️
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Podcast | PTJ Honors & Awards Highlight: Author Interview With Shawn Farrokhi

Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 9d

💨 Interested in implementing #HighIntensity #locomotor training protocols? 🧠

This study explored experiences of therapists from 12 inpatient rehabilitation units that implemented these protocols, highlighting barriers and facilitators to #Implementation:

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#Stroke

Real-World Experiences of Therapy Staff Implementing an Intensive Rehabilitation Protocol in Canadian Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings: A Multi-Site Survey Study

AbstractImportance. While best-practice guidelines recommend intensive rehabilitation for poststroke walking recovery, knowledge of real-world implementati

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 12d

🧑‍🎓 New research validates a refined 47-item version of the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) for Doctor of Physical Therapy learners. With improved reliability and efficiency, this instrument may help educators better support student success.

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#DPT

Validation of the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) in Doctor of Physical Therapy Learners: A Retrospective Observational Study

AbstractImportance. The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) is an instrument that measures self-regulated learning. However, it has not been va

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 15d

New in #PTJournal: A deep dive into changes in rotator cuff tendon structure and disability measures during rehab for rotator cuff tendinopathy:

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 18d

🦿 A new scoping review highlights gaps in the provision of #Prosthetics worldwide: 🌍

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 19d

🩻 Back pain is common in children with spinal concerns: A new study evaluated the rate, intensity, disability, and characteristics of back pain across the pediatric age span:

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Rate, Intensity, Disability, and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children 0 to 18 Years Old Referred to Pediatric Orthopaedics for Spinal Concerns

AbstractImportance. The rate of back pain in children is unclear.Objective. This study evaluated the rate, intensity, disability, and characteristics of ba

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 22d

🎖️ 💪 In a study of over 2,000 service members who had subacromial decompression surgery, 95% received imaging 🩻 but 37% did not attend any rehabilitation with exercise in the year prior to surgery:

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Do Patients With Shoulder Pain Exhaust Nonoperative Care Prior to Undergoing Subacromial Decompression Surgery? Results From a Large Retrospective Observational Study of US Service Members

AbstractImportance. Clinical practice guidelines recommend individuals with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) exhaust conservative care, with an emphasis on

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Nice paper providing further evidence for VR4REHAB

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 24d

💪 🧠 🎮 Adding #VirtualReality to conventional #UpperExtremity therapy is more effective for improving motor function and dexterity after #Stroke than conventional therapy alone:

Read the full systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 RCTs here:

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Use of Virtual Reality in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Adults After Stroke and Its Effect on Functionality: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

AbstractImportance. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in patients after stroke upper limb rehabilitation, but the comparative effectiveness of VR-O

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 24d

💪 🧠 🎮 Adding #VirtualReality to conventional #UpperExtremity therapy is more effective for improving motor function and dexterity after #Stroke than conventional therapy alone:

Read the full systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 RCTs here:

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Use of Virtual Reality in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Adults After Stroke and Its Effect on Functionality: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

AbstractImportance. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in patients after stroke upper limb rehabilitation, but the comparative effectiveness of VR-O

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 25d

🧑‍🏫 PT Educators interested in #Simulation-Based Education: this qualitative study of physical therapy educators explores how simulation supports students' transition to practice:

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“It’s Still Exposure Just in a Slightly Different Way” – Understanding the Contribution of Simulation to Developing Physical Therapist Skills in Ireland: An Interpretive Description Study

AbstractImportance. Simulation-based education (SBE) is increasingly used in physical therapist training to address growing student numbers and clinical pl

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · 26d

💪 The Virtual Arm Boot Camp, an intensive post-stroke upper extremity rehab program with feedback from a wearable device, is the subject of this new #qualitative study: 🧠

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 18

⚠️ All #Falls aren't created equal.

This new article provides a deep dive into the:

Who 🧠

When 🚶

and Why 🦵

of #Falls during #InpatientRehab stays:

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Descriptive Analysis of Supervised Falls Occurring During Physical Therapy Sessions in Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation

AbstractImportance. Falls are commonly reported incidents that affect the safety of patients during inpatient hospitalization. Inpatient rehabilitation (IR

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 17

🚶‍♀️‍➡️ A recent PTJ study on patients with chronic low back pain found that 😱 fear-avoidance is associated with slower gait speeds, even after adjusting for demographics, pain, and disability.

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Associations Between Fear-Avoidance or Pain Catastrophizing and Gait Quality in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

AbstractImportance. Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is associated with reduced gait speed and other gait quality impairments. Fear-avoidance and pain catastro

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 15

Another ⭐ Editor's Choice ⭐ , this time a perspective piece, argues that CAPTE's 50% requirement for DPT faculty to have an additional academic doctorate is rooted in professional biases and misleading evidence and is poorly suited to present academic trends.

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Credentialism and Barriers to Entry: A Historical and Sociological Analysis of the CAPTE 50 Percent Requirement for Physical Therapy Faculty With Academic Doctorates

ABSTRACT. This Perspective offers historical and sociological analyses of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s (CAPTE) 2016 stan

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 9

A recent ⭐ Editor's Choice ⭐ article validated a predictive model for identifying patients most likely to benefit from physical therapy in the hospital 🏥 in terms of increasing their likelihood of discharging home: 🏠

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Development and Validation of PT-PENCIL: The Physical Therapy Frequency Clinical Decision Support Tool to Increase Hospital Discharge to Home

AbstractImportance. Identifying patients most likely to benefit from physical therapy in the hospital could aid physical therapists in optimizing treatment

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dr. Stevens-Lapsley shares advice for the toughest aspects of scientific writing, and discusses how to find the right audience for a paper. Listen now:

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PTJ Honors & Awards Highlight: Author Interview With Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley

Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎙️ Our latest podcast is a bit different than our usual article-focused interviews- ✒️ this podcast featuring Golden Pen award winner Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley provides insights for all researchers.

#PTJournal

PTJ Honors & Awards Highlight: Author Interview With Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley

Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Sep 2

This new study aimed better understand the long-term impact of #LongCOVID on physical function and health-related quality of life.

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Trajectories of Physical Disabilities Over 6 Months in Patients With Long COVID

ABSTRACTImportance. Understanding the long-term impact of long COVID on physical function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is essential to guide

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Aug 21

✅ Evidence-based treatments were frequently chosen—but many therapists still rely on modalities with limited supporting evidence.

📚 To boost evidence-based practice, stronger implementation of clinical practice guidelines and ongoing education are key.

#PhysicalTherapy #Osteoarthritis

PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Aug 21

🔍 What treatment modalities are physical therapists actually using for hip and knee osteoarthritis?

A recent vignette study in #PTJournal explored this question.

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Exploring the Quality of Physical Therapy in Patients With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis in Germany: A Cross-Sectional, Vignette-Based Study

AbstractImportance. Conservative, non-pharmacological interventions are the recommended first-line treatment for hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Clinical

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Aug 15

Just 2️⃣ weeks left to submit your proposal! ⏰ Don't miss out on the chance for your work to be included in our next Special Issue on embedded clinical research:
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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Aug 15

💡 Have you heard of Pompe Disease? People with this rare disease have significant rehabilitation needs for reducing balance disorders and falls. Findings from this recent study can help PTs target exercise for postural control in this population:
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#PhysioSky 🧪

Characterization and Related Factors of Postural Control in Adults With Late-Onset Pompe Disease: Cross-Sectional and Case Control Study

ABSTRACTImportance. Adults with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) experience lower limb weakness, balance disorders, and recurrent falls. Mechanisms underlyi

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PTJ: Journal of APTA @ptjournal.bsky.social · Aug 11

This perspective highlights parallels with the rushed rehabilitation of ACL injuries, recommending a deeper examination of its impact on student outcomes, NPTE pass rates, and mental health.

#DPTeducation #AcceleratedPrograms #PhysicalTherapy #HigherEd