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Sep 1, 2019/Feature
From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June
May 1, 2020/Test & Measure
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: In providing physical therapy services, the physical therapist is accountable first and foremost to the individual receiving physical therapy.
Dec 20, 2022/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
Apr 2, 2020/Perspective
While I know that I have only scratched the surface of what it means to be involved in APTA, I do have some advice for students who may be in that same boat.
Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.
Oct 31, 2021/Test & Measure
The IMPROVE VTE Risk Model is an assessment tool that is used to discriminate risk of developing validated venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are critically ill, based on clinical variables.1
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
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
