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🚼 A new study in #PTJournal found that children with #Autism Spectrum Disorder have distinct motor and cognitive profiles compared to children with intellectual disability.

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Motor and Cognitive Profiles in Children Who Are Three to Six Years Old and Have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities
AbstractImportance. The debate on whether different motor and cognitive profiles of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reflect distinct patterns
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April 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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🤔 Did you know you can subscribe to @aptaofficial.bsky.social podcasts on your favorite streaming service? You'll never miss another #PTJournal author interview again!

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PTJ Author Interview: Empathetic Communication by Physical Therapists
Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
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March 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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🤝 Physical therapy's role in the #loneliness epidemic is the topic of this new #POV in #PTJournal.

Authors argue that addressing loneliness within physical therapy is not an expansion beyond scope but a vital deepening of the profession’s commitment to holistic, person-centered care.
Addressing Loneliness Through Movement and Connection in Physical Therapy Practice
Davy Vancampfort, PT, PhD, Ryan L McGrath, PT, PhD, Brendon Stubbs, PT, PhD; Addressing Loneliness Through Movement and Connection in Physical Therapy Prac
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March 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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🤝 Meet members of our #PTJournal editorial team!

This week at #APTACSM our student lead Priscilla Meza from @uwrehabmed.bsky.social interviewed researchers about their advice for students and their hopes for the future of #PTresearch.

Stay tuned to hear more and thanks to our interviewees!
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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🗓️Put #PTJournal on your #APTACSM dance card! A complete list of platform and education sessions from our editorial board members can be found here:

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PTJ at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
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...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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New in #PTJournal: a study of 127 children aimed to determine the extent to which postural control contributes to fundamental movement skill performance in children with developmental coordination disorder, mild #CerebralPalsy, and with typical development. academic.oup.com/ptj/advance-...
The Relationship Between Postural Control and Fundamental Movement Skills in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder, Mild Cerebral Palsy, and Typical Development
AbstractImportance. Impaired fundamental movement skills are prevalent among children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and mild cerebral pals
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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🫀 Patients and care partners share their experiences with rehabilitation after hospitalization for advanced #HeartFailure in this new qualitative study now out in #PTJournal:

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Understanding Patient and Care Partner Experiences With Rehabilitation After Hospitalization for Advanced Heart Failure: “I Was Thinking I’d Just Be Like I Was Before I Got This”
AbstractImportance. Advanced Heart failure (HF) is a life-limiting condition that frequently necessitates hospitalization and subsequent post-acute rehabil
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January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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📚 A new systematic review in #PTJournal found that 🏋️‍♀️ multicomponent exercise & 🫁 breathing therapies may help people with ALS in early stages. More high-quality research is needed across all stages. #ALS #PhysicalTherapy #RehabResearch

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Physical Therapist Interventions for People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Across Disease Stages: A Systematic Review of Efficacy
AbstractImportance. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease causing declines in muscular strength that affect respir
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January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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We are grateful to those that helped the #PTJournal team achieve our goal to publish innovative and highly relevant content for both clinicians and scientists, with the expressed purpose of improving patient care.

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December 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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🎮 A new article in #PTJournal brings virtual reality games and 360-degree treadmills to chronic stroke rehab: 🧠
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December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🏥 #AcuteCare PTs: this podcast is for you!

💬 We chat with authors of recently published #PTJournal article on the development and validation of the Physical Therapy Frequency Clinical Decision Support Tool, aka PT-PENCIL. ✏️
Podcast | PTJ Author Interview: Development and Validation of the PT-PENCIL
Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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👨‍👦 Mothers are the primary caregiver attending physical therapy visits for their children with #CerebralPalsy. 👩‍🍼 Learn more about which factors were associated with missed physical therapy visits in this new study in #PTJournal:

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Mostly Mothers, Many Others: Comparing Caregiver Attendance and Missed Treatment Hours in Pediatric Physical Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy
AbstractImportance. Cerebral palsy is a prevalent childhood motor disability which necessitates frequent outpatient physical therapy. Medical appointments
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December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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👩‍🎓 DPT students retain information at higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy in this new article out now in #PTJournal:

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Long-Term Forgetting Rates Vary by Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels but Not Initial Learning in DPT Education
AbstractImportance. Health professions education programs emphasize learning specialized knowledge that will be needed by the health care provider long aft
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December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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⚧️ A recent piece in #PTJournal shares the perspective that physical therapists should be the preferred provider for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals who bind their chests.

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Chest Binding and the Role of the Physical Therapist: A Commitment to Care
Abstract. Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (TNBGD) individuals experience significant inequities in health, access to health care, and participat
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December 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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A new study comparing care pathways for musculoskeletal conditions in #PTJournal found that, compared to traditional physical therapy or other management pathways, "No Copay" physical therapy episodes had lower rates of imaging, injection, and physician services.

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Episode of Care Characteristics Following Implementation of a No Copay Physical Therapy Program for Musculoskeletal Conditions
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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December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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👻 Boo! Our final October issue of #PTJournal is now available here: academic.oup.com/ptj/issue/10...

🎃 Headlined by an editorial on loneliness and disability from editorial board member @jrayfalvey.bsky.social articles also cover:
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November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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New ⭐ Editor's Choice ⭐ research now out in #PTJournal concluded that adding #physicaltherapy treatment to usual #podiatric care lowers total costs and improves quality of life despite initial increases in healthcare utilization and cost. 🦶 💲

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October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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New research in #PTJournal examines relationships between loneliness and functional limitations among older adults, highlighting the importance of #Participation and social connectedness when evaluating mobility impairments:

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October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🚨 Don't miss our next #PTJournal Peer Review Lab
🆕 Topic: New Reviewers
📆 Tuesday, November 4th
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October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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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October 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🎙️ 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.

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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.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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🔍 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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August 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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A new #SystematicReview from our July issue of #PTJournal provides clear guidance for screening and referral for #Falls risk in adults with #Cancer:

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August 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🚶‍♂️ How do you test #backward walking with your patients?

A new study in #PTJournal found that the 3-meter backward walking test (3MBWT) is:
✅ reliable for assessing physical performance
✅ valid for frailty assessment
✅ has a strong association with fall history
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Intrarater and Interrater Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test in Non-frail, Pre-frail, and Frail Older Adults in Residential Care Homes
ABSTRACTImportance. Assessing backward walking ability in older adults is crucial due to its strong association with balance, mobility, and fall risk. The
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July 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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How can #DPT programs improve a sense of belonging for students from minoritized backgrounds?

A new article in #PTJournal provides a framework for programs seeking to implement innovative strategies for improving belonging:

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An Improvement Science Framework to Advance Sense of Belonging for Physical Therapist Students From Minoritized Backgrounds
Abstract. To better serve an increasingly racially and ethnically diverse United States population, the physical therapy profession has been focused on inc
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July 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM