Physical Therapy

Article	Citations
In Memoriam	126
A National Profile of Older Physical Therapy Users in France: Results of the 2015 Capacities, Aids, and Resource Representative Survey	69
Author Response to İlgen, U	53
On “Effectiveness of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Physical Exercise in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Izquierdo-Alventosa R, Inglés M, Cortés-Amador S	53
Mastering Our Own Magic in the Evolution Toward Precision Practice	49
“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	44
The Intensive Stroke Cycling for Optimal Recovery and Economic Value Trial: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial	39
Cueing-assisted gamified augmented-reality home rehabilitation for gait and balance in people with Parkinson disease: feasibility and effectiveness in the clinical pathway	39
Feasibility and Usability of an Omnidirectional Treadmill–Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Game: A Mixed–Methods Feasibility Study	39
How Integrating the 5 Pillars of Community Practice Can Transform Physical Therapist Education and Reduce Health Disparities	39
The Needs and Experiences of Patients Returning to Work After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis	31
Transforming Care: Implications of Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Therapist Practice	30
My View of PTJ	30
Factors Associated With Long-Term Quadriceps Muscle Function After Surgical Fixation of Lower Extremity Fractures	29
Accuracy of Falls Screening Tools in Adult Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review	27
The Case for Aggregated Rehabilitation-Relevant Data Across Health Care Systems and Settings	26
On “A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline.” Mayer KP, Johnson AM, Smith DJ,	26
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Improving Symptomatic and Functional Outcomes of Persons With Vestibular Schwannoma: A Systematic Review	25
Rate, Intensity, Disability, and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children 0 to 18 Years Old Referred to Pediatric Orthopedics for Spinal Concerns	24
Long-Term Follow-Up of a Person-Centered Prehabilitation Program Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Physical Therapy for Patients Scheduled for Lumbar Fusion	23
Associations Between Fear-Avoidance or Pain Catastrophizing and Gait Quality in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study	22
Research Agenda for Physical Therapy From the American Physical Therapy Association	22
Development of a Novel Care Rehabilitation Pathway for Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID) in a Provincial Health System in Alberta, Canada	21
Examining the Relationship Between Individual Patient Factors and Substantial Clinical Benefit From Telerehabilitation Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain	21
Trunk Muscle Function and Core Stability in Women Who Had Muscle-Sparing Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction	20

Essential Competencies for Oncology in Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs: Results of a Mixed Methods Modified Delphi Study	20
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, October 2022	20
Author Response to Kumar et al	19
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Acute Care: Association of Timing and Frequency With 30-Day Readmission After Ischemic Stroke	18
Perception-Action Approach Versus Standard Care for Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Pilot Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial	18
Patient Choice and Motivators: Should Behavioral Economics Inform The Plan of Care?	18
Author Response to Perme et al	18
Instructing to Impact: Exploration of Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Instruction of Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity for People With Disabilities	18
Therapeutic Exercise Parameters, Considerations, and Recommendations for Migraine Treatment: An International Delphi Study	17
Feasibility of a Multidomain Resiliency Assessment in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Requiring Surgery: A Pilot Study	17
Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions	17
Automation of Functional Mobility Assessments at Home Using a Multimodal Sensor System Integrating Inertial Measurement Units and Computer Vision (IMU-Vision)	17
Health Care Cost Savings and Utilization Reductions Associated With Virtual Physical Therapy Care: A Propensity-Matched Claims Analysis	17
Measurement Properties of the Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test in Patients With Shoulder Problems	17
A Mixed Methods Exploratory Study of Availability, Compliance, and Inclusivity of Technical Standards in United States Professional Physical Therapist Education Programs	16
National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 1—Design, Methods, and Results	16
The Psychometric Properties of the 9-Item Vestibular Activities Avoidance Instrument	16
Modeling Upper Limb Rehabilitation-Induced Recovery After Stroke: The Role of Attention as a Clinical Confounder	16
Interdisciplinary Management for the First Patient With Post-COVID Double-Lung Transplantation in Inpatient Rehabilitation in the United States: A Case Report	16
Psychosocial Predictors of Chronic Pain 12 Months After Surgical Fixation for Lower Extremity Fracture: A Prospective Study	15
Early Mobilization Dose Reporting in Randomized Clinical Trials With Patients Who Were Mechanically Ventilated: A Scoping Review	15
Maximizing the Opportunity for Skin Cancer Screening in Physical Therapy	15
Influence of Race and Ethnicity on Application to Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs	15
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, August 2024	15
National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 2—A Call to Action	15
Gains in Daily Stepping Activity in People With Chronic Stroke After High-Intensity Gait Training in Variable Contexts	15
Introducing Mechanically Assisted Cough for Patients With Progressive Neurological Disease: Patient–Physical Therapist Interaction and Physical Therapist Perspective	14
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 2026	14
Letter by Gagnon and Blackinton on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis SD. Phys Ther. 202	14
The Impact of Nordic Pole Walk Advice Alone or in Combination With Exercise Strategies on Daily Physical Activity in Patients With Intermittent Claudication: A Randomized Clinical Trial	14
Ethical and bioethical issues in physical therapy: A systematic scoping review	14
How Stories Help Us See Ourselves: The Power of Storytelling by Physical Therapists	14
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Promotes Myelin Remodeling and Motor Function by Mediating Sox2/Fyn Signals in Rats With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy	14
News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, April 2026	13
Metabolic Health Screening in Physical Therapy Private Practice in Australia: A Feasibility Study	13
Correction to: Gait Speed Modifies Efficacy of Home-Based Exercise for Falls in Older Adults With a Previous Fall: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial	13
Opportunities and Capabilities to Perform Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Are Critical for Participation: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis	13
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, November 2023	13
A Tension Not Mentioned: When Clinical Research Favors Internal Over External Validity	13
Geographic disparities in rehabilitation provider availability and community demographics in Texas: a cross-sectional geographic information systems study	13
Physical Activity Supported by Low-Cost Mobile Technology for Back Pain (PAT-Back) to Reduce Disability in Older Adults: Results of a Feasibility Study	13
Blood Flow Restriction and Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis and Advanced Disability: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial	13
Coproduction and Usability of a Smartphone App for Falls Reporting in Parkinson Disease	13
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, April 2023	12
Decline in Mobility and Balance in Persons With Post–COVID-19 Condition	12
On “Seeing Past the Event Horizon: A Framework for Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Into Physical Therapy.” Morelli N. Phys Ther	12
Characterization and Related Factors of Postural Control in Adults With Late-Onset Pompe Disease: Cross-Sectional and Case Control Study	12
Use of a Home-Based, Commercial Exercise Platform to Remotely Monitor Aerobic Exercise Adherence and Intensity in People With Parkinson Disease	12
Health Care Professionals’ Views of Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing a Fall Risk Screening Tool in Clinical and Public Health Settings	12
Long-Term Career Earnings in Academia Might Offset the Opportunity Cost of Full-Time PhD and Postdoctoral Education for Physical Therapists Who Hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree	12

Lower Extremity Osseointegration Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocols: A Scoping Review	12
Identifying Perspectives on Physical Therapist Residency Program Goals: Hallmarks of Success and Excellence	12
Fostering Adherence to Evidence-Based Care in the Management of Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain: A Mixed-Methods Study	12
On “Concerns on the Science and Practice of a Movement System.” Joyce CT, Beneciuk JM, George SZ. Phys Ther. 2023;103:pzad087. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad087	12
Training an Anti-Ableist Physical Therapist Workforce: Critical Perspectives of Health Care Education That Contribute to Health Inequities for People With Disabilities	12
On “Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education.” Deusinger SS, Landers MR. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac046. https://doi.org/10.1093/p	12
Physical Therapist Interventions to Reduce Headache Intensity, Frequency, and Duration in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis	12
Physical Therapist Interventions for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Across Disease Stages: A Systematic Review of Efficacy	11
The Past, Present, and Future of Excellence in Physical Therapist Education Across the Continuum	11
Widespread Pressure Pain Hyperalgesia Is Not Associated With Morphological Changes of the Wrist Extensor Tendon in Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Case–Control Study	11
Determinants of Longitudinal Changes in Exercise Capacity in Patients With Independent Functioning on Hemodialysis	11
Letter by Altenburger, Jette, Kosior, Pak, and Topp on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis SD. Phys Ther.	11
Improving Function in Older Adults With Hospital-Associated Deconditioning: Lessons Learned Comparing a Randomized Controlled Trial to Real World Practice	11
Effects of Group Exercise on Motor Function and Mobility for Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
Headache, Loss of Smell, and Visual Disturbances: Symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection? A Case Report	11
Physical Therapists Use Different Motivational Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation Tailored to an Individual’s Condition: A Qualitative Study	11
Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors	11
Understanding Barriers to the Use of a Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guideline in Physical Therapist Practice: A Mixed-Methods Approach	11
Implementing the Effective Coach2Move Approach for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mobility Limitations in Physical Therapist Practice: A Multi-Methods Process Evaluation	11
Primary care provider attitudes regarding physical therapists addressing opioid use and opioid misuse: a qualitative study	10
The Effects of Multimodal Exercise on Sleep Quality and Architecture, Motor Function, Cognition, Fatigue, and Systemic Inflammation in Corticobasal Syndrome: A Case Report	10
Standardization of Air Stacking as Lung Expansion Therapy for Patients With Restrictive Lung Disease: A Pilot Study	10
On “Fragility and Back Pain: Lessons From the Frontiers of Biopsychosocial Practice.” Nicholls DA. Phys Ther. 2023; 103:pzad040. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad040	10
Optimizing the Accuracy and Precision of the Minimal Detectable Change Statistic: Secondary Analysis of Test-retest Data From the NIH Toolbox Study	10
Measurement Properties of the BESTest Scale in People With Neurological Conditions: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis	10
An Improvement Science Framework to Advance Sense of Belonging for Physical Therapist Students From Minoritized Backgrounds	10
Upper Limb Function in People With Upper and Lower Limb Loss 8 Years Postinjury: The Armed Services Trauma Outcome Study (ADVANCE) Cohort Study	10
On “Physical Therapy and Mental Health: A Scoping Review.” Heywood SE, Connaughton J, Kinsella R, Black S, Bicchi N, Setchell J. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac102. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac102	10
Are Exercise Interventions in Clinical Trials for Chronic Low Back Pain Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Guidelines?	10
Frailty Is Strongest Need Factor Among Predictors of Prehabilitation Utilization for Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty in Fee-for-Service Medicare Beneficiaries	10
Identifying Deficits in Hip and Knee Muscle Strength on the Surgical and Nonsurgical Sides in Women up to 12 Months After Total Hip Arthroplasty	9
Seeing Past the Event Horizon: A Framework for Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Into Physical Therapy	9
All I Really Needed to Know as a Researcher I Learned Playing D&D	9
Learning Health Systems Are Well Suited to Define and Deliver the Physical Therapy Value Proposition	9
From theory to practice: A mixed-method evaluation of a program to implement high-intensity rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities	9
On “Training an Anti-Ableist Physical Therapist Workforce: Critical Perspectives of Health Care Education That Contribute to Health Inequities for People With Disabilities” Whalen Smith CN, Havercamp	9
The Value of Integrating Physical Therapists into Primary Care, Including Patient Outcomes and Health Care Costs: A Scoping Review	9
Short-Term Effect of Spinal Manipulation on the Magnitude of Exophoria in Adults Who Are Asymptomatic: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Isokinetic Resistance Training for Ankle Plantarflexor Spasticity and Muscle Weakness in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Proof-of-Concept Case Series	8
A Call to Action: Develop Physical Therapist Practice Guidelines to Affirm People Who Identify as LGBTQIA+	8
Is It Time to Reframe How Health Care Professionals Label Musculoskeletal Conditions?	8
Associations of Co-Occurring Chronic Conditions With Use of Rehabilitation Services in Older Adults With Back Pain: A Population-Based Cohort Study	8
Using Erection Hardness as a Vital Sign	8
Author response to Wang et al	8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, February 2024	8
Intervention fidelity: a common language for clinicians and researchers	8
Frontloaded Home Health Physical Therapy Reduces Hospital Readmissions Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries	8
Response to Ansari et al and Mbmaurya and Gupta	8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 2023	8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, November 2025	8
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation in Reducing Pain and Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis	8
Effects of Analgesics on Self-Reported Physical Function and Walking Ability in People With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Implementation of a Gait and Balance Battery of Outcome Measures in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital	8
Chronic Underrepresentation of Females and Women in Stroke Research Adversely Impacts Clinical Care	8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, June 2023	8
Educating for Impact: The Imperative of Health Systems Science in Physical Therapy	8
Go With the Flow? Considerations for Blood Flow Restriction Training in People With Neurologic Conditions	8
Efficacy of Telehealth for Movement-Evoked Pain in People With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Noninferiority Analysis	8
Development, Acceptability, and Usability of a Virtual Intervention for Vertebral Fractures	7
Effectiveness of Additional or Standalone Corticosteroid Injections Compared to Physical Therapist Interventions in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Contr	7
Prestroke Physical Activity Matters for Functional Limitations: A Longitudinal Case–Control Study of 12,860 Participants	7
On “Reflections on the Wisdom of Profession-Specific Diagnostic Labels.” Jette AM. Phys Ther. 2021;101:pzab139. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab139	7
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, December 2023	7
Lower Quadrant Edema Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Is Reliable, Valid, and Efficient for Patients With Lymphatic and Venous Disorders	7
Feasibility of Low-Load Resistance Training Using Blood Flow Restriction for People With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Cohort Study	7
High-Intensity Small Muscle Mass Training in Patients With Heart Failure: Rationale and Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Recommendations for Mobilization and Manipulation Treatment and Screening for Vascular Complications in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review	7
Predictors of Functional Recovery in Individuals Exposed to Late-Stage Exercise Programs After Total Knee Replacement: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Monitoring Treatment Fidelity in a Pragmatic Pediatric Rehabilitation Trial Comparing Two Physical Therapy Schedules: Analysis and Unexpected Findings	7
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Implications for the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Community	7
On “Fragility and Back Pain: Lessons From the Frontiers of Biopsychosocial Practice.” Nicholls DA. Phys Ther . 2023;103:pzad040. https://doi.org/10.1093/	7
Shoulder Performance Activity Test (SPAT) for People With Shoulder Pain: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity	7
Systematic Development of Standards for Mixed Methods Reporting in Rehabilitation Health Sciences Research	7
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	7
From Knowledge to Action: Fostering Advocacy Skills for Planetary Health in Physical Therapy	7
Functional classification of hemiparetic gait based on paretic leg extension angle and gastrocnemius muscle activity	7
Technology-Enhanced Delivery Models to Facilitate the Implementation of Psychologically Informed Practice for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain	7
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, July 2024	7
Quality Improvement Content in Physical Therapist Education: A Scoping Review	7
Episode of Care Characteristics Following Implementation of a No Copay Physical Therapy Program for Musculoskeletal Conditions	7

Differences in Abdominal and Lumbar Muscle Thickness and Contractile Function Between Nulliparous, Primiparous, and Multiparous Women 6 Months Postpartum	7
Effects of home-based cardiac rehabilitation integrated in the cardiac care bridge transitional care program on the physical functioning of older patients who are frail: secondary analysis of a random	6
Improvement of Osteoporosis in Rats With Hind-Limb Unloading Treated With Pulsed Electromagnetic Field and Whole-Body Vibration	6
Pneumothorax After Dry Needling of Intrascapular Muscles Using a Rib Bracketing Technique: Insights From the Clinician, Patient, and Clinical Expert	6
Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association	6
Accreditation Can Advance Excellence in Physical Therapist Education: A Call to Action	6
Variation in Utilization of Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Services After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Population-Based Study	6
Factors Associated With Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in People With Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Concerns on the Science and Practice of a Movement System	6
Using the Standing and Walking Assessment Tool at Discharge Predicts Community Outdoor Walking Capacity in Persons With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury	6
Application of Algorithm-Based Treatment Approach to Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department	6
Defining and Categorizing Low-Value Physical Therapy Referral Waste in Acute Care: An Administrative Case Report	6
Cognitive Functional Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Perceptions and Experiences of Individuals With Neck Pain: A Systematic Critical Review of Qualitative Studies With Meta-Summary and Meta-Synthesis	6
The Influence of Active, Passive, and Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization	6
Effectiveness of Functional or Aerobic Exercise Combined With Breathing Techniques in Telerehabilitation for Patients With Long COVID: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Loneliness Is Independently Associated With Functioning in the Oldest Old: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data From the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe	6
Evidence for Improvement in Local but Not Diffuse Pressure Pain Thresholds Following Physical Therapist Interventions for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review	6
My View of PTJ: How Potential for Impact Is Factored Into Article Review	6
Innovation: It’s in Our DNA	6
Ethics and Moral Agency for a Postpandemic Era: Beyond the Storm	6
Relationship Between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Women in the First Year Postdelivery	6
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 2024	6
Reciprocity in Low Back Pain Care and Its Role in Power Dynamics: A Give-and-Take Approach	6
Correction to: Exploring Symptom Responses to Upper Limb Neural Test Variations of the Radial Nerve in Patients With Lateral Epicondylalgia: An Observational Study	6
The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Among Medicare Beneficiaries Who Use Outpatient Physical Therapy	6
Patient and Clinician Perceptions of a “People-Like-Me” Tool for Personalized Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Qualitative Interview Study	6
Burden of Rehabilitation-Relevant Diseases in Mexico: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021	6
Patients With and Without COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit: Physical Status Outcome Comparisons 3 Months After Discharge	6
Telehealth Walking Self-Management for Individuals With Amputation: A Qualitative Study of Therapist Perspectives on Adoption	6
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients Living With Chronic Kidney Disease and Receiving Hemodialysis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	6
Comparing an Expanded Versus Brief Telehealth Physical Therapist Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis: Study Protocol for the Delaware PEAK Randomized Controlled Trial	6