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Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.
APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.
Aug 17, 2021/News
The Leon Anderson Jr. and Lynda Woodruff Black PT Heritage Room was made possible through an American Academy of Physical Therapy gift.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)
May 1, 2024/Column
Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares experiences translating research into practice and being a peer reviewer.
Dec 1, 2024/Article
Jim Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA, takes stock of his research journey and the challenges that remain.
May 1, 2025/Column
Learn how APTA President Kyle Covington is thinking boldly about the future and every member's role in evolving our profession.
May 17, 2021/News
The legislation would require MA plans to share data, provide transparency, create more efficient systems, and do a better job of listening.
APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating
October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.