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Bridging a Gap

Jul 1, 2018/Column

A behavioral therapist becomes a PT to enhance her ability to serve children with autism.

When Professional and Personal Life Intersect

May 1, 2022/Column

On occasion, the lines blur and we may step outside of our professional scope with potential consequences.

APTA Leadership Congress Debuts With Collaboration and Foresight

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

Leadership thrives on communication and collaboration. That's the core concept behind the association's new APTA Leadership Congress event.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

With Stakes Higher Than Ever, PT Loan Forgiveness Bill Back on Capitol Hill

Jun 14, 2021/News

The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Noridian Updated Guidance on Plan of Care Signature

Oct 14, 2025/News

On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

HBCU DPT Programs Produce Great PTs: It Shouldn't Be a Secret

May 18, 2022/Open Access

We're making progress, and there are opportunities to do more.

Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

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.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure