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5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

Coronavirus Update: July 22

Jul 22, 2020/Roundup

Medicare budget neutrality, COVID-19 relief for safety net and rural acute care providers, CDC on mask-wearing, and more.

Global PT Day of Service: Together We Adapt and Serve

Oct 8, 2020/Perspective

This year has forced us all to adapt and (hopefully) grow in so many aspects of our personal and professional lives.

Number of Americans Reporting Arthritis-Related Activity Limitations on the Rise

Mar 7, 2017/Review

The number of Americans with arthritis who report that the condition limits their activities has jumped by 20% since 2002.

Lessons From COVID-19: We're Working for Change That Outlasts the Pandemic

Jun 15, 2020/Roundup

An emergency regulatory relief order is an opportunity to share our ideas on making lasting change at several federal agencies.

Advice For First Year Students

Aug 16, 2016/Article

We asked current and former students to give us advice, tips, and words of wisdom for those just starting their journey through physical therapy school.

Coronavirus Update: March 28

Mar 28, 2022/Roundup

COVID relief money recoupment, telehealth, BA.2 variant, a COVID-19/diabetes relationship, and more.

Flexibility in the Face of COVID-19: Lessons From a Rural Washington Critical-Access Hospital

Apr 16, 2020/Perspective

Was it more harmful to keep the doors open or close them?

Modified Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y)

Sep 11, 2023/Test & Measure

Used to stage Parkinson disease by level of severity related to impairments, especially postural instability, and activity limitations.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.