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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

May 1, 2021/Column

A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.

MACRA Makes Macro Changes

Sep 1, 2015/Column

As provisions of the new law take effect, PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care-delivery models being created in their communities.

Making a Wheel Difference

Feb 1, 2020/Column

A program plays a key "roll" in altering perceptions.

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Non-surgical Medical Care and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jan 30, 2025/CPG

This guideline, supported by the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Quebec Rehabilitation Network, and Quebec Pain Research Network, provides 25 evidence-based recommendations and 15 consensus recommendations.

Coronavirus Update: Nov. 4

Nov 4, 2020/Roundup

New definition of "close contact," nursing home infection trends, PPE concerns, and more.

Failure to Communicate Can Leave You Between a Rock and a Hard Place

May 18, 2017/Article

A dominant theme across health care is the strong desire by the consumer to feel heard and understood.

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-2 and GAD-7)

Dec 28, 2022/Test & Measure

This brief self-report measure was developed to help identify people who may have generalized anxiety disorder.

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

Jul 24, 2016/Test & Measure

Assesses self-care, mobility, and social functioning in children aged 6 months to 7 years.

Physician Fee Schedule Coding Updates

Feb 1, 2020/Column

Changes for 2020 include new codes for dry needling and changes to a number of existing codes.