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Jan 29, 2021/Perspective
PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?
Mar 15, 2021/Review
After six weeks, study participants using an exercise and education app showed significant progress over their "usual care" counterparts.
Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.
Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure
SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.
Apr 17, 2024/Review
Researchers describe the lower odds of mobility improvement combined with higher odds of discharge to community as a "cause for concern."
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Jan 27, 2026/Form
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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
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