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Leadership Congress Update: 2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19 – Q & A

May 1, 2020/Review

What’s happening in Congress, what's to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening

Nov 10, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension.

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Guideline for the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis, 2nd Ed.

Jul 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.

American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation 2019 Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee

Feb 1, 2020/CPG

Directions for clinicians and patients making treatment decisions for the management of OA.

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported survey measuring overall hip health for individuals post total hip replacement (THR) by evaluating pain, function, and activities of daily living.

How the APTA Code of Ethics Helps PTs and PTAs Navigate Real-World Issues

Jun 1, 2026/Article

From interprofessional conflict to AI, explore three case studies that demonstrate how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession can guide ethical decision-making.

How to Improve Clinical Reasoning Skills

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical reasoning skills can be strengthened at any age and at any experience level. Here's advice for both the recent graduate and the experienced practitioner.

Study: Spinal Manipulation for LBP Optimized Via Multifidus Activating Exercises

Jan 8, 2021/Review

The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.