Effects of Non-surgical Interventions on Standing Posture and Pain in Children with Flexible Flatfoot: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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

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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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Early Mobilization in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: A Prospective Observational Study

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

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Complexities of Shared Decision-Making in Home Care Physical Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study

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

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Primary Care Provider Attitudes Regarding Physical Therapists Addressing Opioid Use and Opioid Misuse: A Qualitative Study

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

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Organizational Barriers and Enablers of Adult Mobility in General Acute Hospital Units: A Scoping Review

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

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Functional Classification of Hemiparetic Gait Based on Paretic Leg Extension Angle and Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity

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

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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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Cueing-Assisted Gamified Augmented-Reality Home Rehabilitation for Gait and Balance in People With Parkinson Disease: Feasibility and Effectiveness in the Clinical Pathway

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

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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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Psychological Mediators in Chronic Spinal Pain After Fully Remote Digital Rehabilitation: A Real-World, Large-Sample Study

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

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From theory to practice: A mixed-method evaluation of a program to implement high-intensity rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities

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

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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Acute Care: Association of Timing and Frequency With 30-Day Readmission After Ischemic Stroke

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

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Predictors of Functional Recovery in Individuals Exposed to Late-Stage Exercise Programs After Total Knee Replacement: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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

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PTJ Researcher Interviews: What is the most important research question we need to answer in the next decade to move our profession forward? | PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal

❓ We asked PT researchers: What is the single most question we need to answer in the next decade to move our profession forward? Here's what they had to say: Joshua Johnson Dawn Magnusson Daniel You...

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How Peer Review Actually Works (And Why You Should Care)

????️ GUESTS:Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial Team???? EPISODE SUMMARY:Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM 2026 preview pulls back …

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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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More Frequent Empathic Communication by Physical Therapists Is Associated With Improved Outcomes for Low-Impact Chronic Pain

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

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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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Defining and Categorizing Low-Value Physical Therapy Referral Waste in Acute Care: An Administrative Case Report

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

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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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American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Practice Guideline Facilitated Shared Decision Making for Patients With Low Back Pain: Feasibility and Acceptability in Outpatient Physical Therapy

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

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Trends in Rehabilitation Insurance Benefit Exhaustion Among Older Adults in the United States and Associations With Racial Identity

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

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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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Association Between Timing of Out-of-Bed Mobilization and Functional Outcomes at Intensive Care Unit Discharge in Patients With COVID-19: An Analysis of Potential Clinical Reference Points

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

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