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Apr 29, 2022/Test & Measure
The Response to Stress Questionnaire measures stressor or domain-specific coping and involuntary responses to stress.
Jun 24, 2022/Test & Measure
HADS screens for anxiety and depression in all adults over the age of 16.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Dec 31, 2020/Test & Measure
This summary contains information on the use of this test in adult patients or clients with all diagnoses and populations.
Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a self-report measure developed to assess the patient's perception of shoulder pain and disability during daily activities.
Jul 1, 2017/Column
CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted
May 1, 2026/News
APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.
Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the influence of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory input on standing balance.
Jun 29, 2017/Test & Measure
A 13-item questionnaire designed to provide both a patient and a caregiver report of the quality of life (QOL) for patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease (AD).
Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
