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Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

Study: Maintaining High PA Levels Over Time Slows PD-Related Functional Declines

Jan 26, 2022/Review

The analysis echoes recommendations in a new CPG from APTA on PT management of PD.

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.

It's Time We Spoke About Physical Therapy and Bicyclists

Sep 21, 2021/Article

Treatment of bicyclists has a few challenges that typically are not taught in physical therapist education programs.

Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS)

Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: APTA Updates

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.

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG+)

Feb 12, 2026/CPG

CPG+ To print, select printer icon at the end of this page. Highlights Twenty-eight recommendations on examination, outcome measures, and interventions in nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, are provided. Ten of 28 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (P. 2-3). Recommendations

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.

TRICARE: What You Need to Know

Oct 1, 2020/Column

Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.

Grades Weren't Going To Land Me in PT School. I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone

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.