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Outcomes Measurement

Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.

Your Practice

APTA has resources to support your practice, from licensure, to documentation, to payment.

Patients With Vertigo: Moving Forward

Jun 16, 2021/Perspective

Can you effectively manage individuals with the diagnosis of "vertigo"? The answer is yes.

Our Experiences Matter When It Comes to Advocacy

Jun 21, 2021/Perspective

Sharing our professional experiences makes a difference when it comes to advocacy efforts.

3 Reasons You Should Host an APTA National Advocacy Dinner in April

Apr 4, 2023/Article

The initiative, aimed at students but fun for anyone, brings the physical therapy community together to learn about making our voices heard.

APTA Practice Update: Long COVID Resources, Anxiety Screening Practice Advisory, and More

Feb 1, 2023/Podcast

APTA staff experts offer updates to support your practice.

Precision Care and Big Data Are Key to Keeping Up, Maley Lecturer Says

Aug 17, 2022/News

Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to 'think bigger' — including around the importance of collecting data.

Sensory Impairment Linked to Function Deficits, Earlier Mortality in Adults 70+

Feb 21, 2024/Review

Authors of a study of 1,800 older adults say their findings point to the need for sensory screenings to lower risk of functional decline.

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

Researcher Spotlight

Apr 1, 2024/Column

Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, uses sensors to study infant movement patterns, which can help inform early interventions.