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Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
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Jul 15, 2025/Podcast
Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Matthew Schumacher, PT, DPT, DSc, Kyle Cottone, PT, DPT, DSc, and Laura Siviter, PT, DPT, DSc, about their recently published study, which identified six themes related to barriers to clinical practice guideline implementation for low back
Sep 27, 2021/Roundup
PTs and PTAs can play important roles in emergency responses — if they're well-prepared.
Mar 10, 2021/Roundup
Vaccine update, COVID-19 Relief Bill, phased return to physical activity, and more.
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.
May 1, 2017/Magazine
Viewpoints
Dec 15, 2021/Open Access
In this interview-style blog post, Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT, and Regina Landrus, PT, DPT, discuss bringing mental health awareness to the forefront of a multi-clinic system in rural America.
Feb 1, 2021/Review
Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.
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