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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
Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Mar 23, 2022/Roundup
APTA continues to expand an important member benefit. Here are the latest additions.
Mar 13, 2023/Roundup
We've updated an APTA practice resource, advocated for continued patient access, and alerted MACs to denials they're making in error.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
Use this definitions page to understand various status of accredited physical therapy programs under CAPTE.
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Feb 11, 2021/Perspective
Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.
