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Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure
Used to confirm diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and identify the involved semicircular canal (SCC), most commonly the horizontal SCC.
May 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure
The TUG assesses mobility, balance, and fall risk.
Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
A progressive series of maneuvers designed to provide traction to the lumbar nerve roots and to place the sciatic nerve roots under increasing tension.
Apr 7, 2020/News
Three insurance giants have each announced temporary benefit changes allowing PTs to bill for telehealth.
Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.
Aug 20, 2020/Perspective
As the only vestibular physical therapist within our program, I found the adoption of telehealth challenging.
To improve health equity, APTA supports national, state, and local efforts to expand access and increase payment for physical therapist services for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Jul 29, 2022/PDF
Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.
Nov 12, 2024/Podcast
A brief introduction from the secretary of the academy.
