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No One Way To Be a PT

Jun 30, 2021/Podcast

This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

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

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.

5 Questions for the Public Member of the APTA Board of Directors

Jul 27, 2022/Interview

Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.

Evidence-Based Resources: APTA Keeps Members Up To Speed

Mar 23, 2022/Roundup

APTA continues to expand an important member benefit. Here are the latest additions.

From PTJ: Few Prognostic Models for MSK Conditions Show 'Potential Value'

May 9, 2023/Review

A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.

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.

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.

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.