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Defining Moment: Opening a New Door

Dec 1, 2023/Column

Taking a teaching job on a lark proved to be the perfect fit for this physical therapist.

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.

Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical

Sight Adjustment

Mar 1, 2019/Column

Tapping into the power of perspective.

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

May 4, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures the subjective intensity of pain.

55th McMillan Lecture: Meeting Global Responsibilities

Feb 16, 2024/News

Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to "look outward and move forward."

Get to Know APTA Pelvic Health: An Interview With Academy President Darla Cathcart

May 6, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Get to Know APTA Hand and Upper Extremity: An Interview With Academy Leadership

Sep 2, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 9:17 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2025, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders. In this installment, Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski,

APTA's Support of Thrive Youth Center Helps LGBTQIA+ Youth in Texas

Jun 24, 2022/Interview

Contributions from APTA were "absolutely crucial" for Thrive’s efforts.

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

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

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