Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

Aug 3, 2026/Article

The American Physical Therapy Association has published an updated clinical practice guideline for physical therapist management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, or TKA, for osteoarthritis. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for preoperative education, postoperative

Dec 19, 2022/Roundup

From long COVID guidance to consumers' attitudes about the profession, APTA produced a range of information that helps you thrive.

Oct 4, 2023/News

Results of a 2022 survey show that women, Hispanic respondents, and residents of non-metro areas experienced the condition at higher rates.

Jun 17, 2024/News

Recognizing that so many feel discouraged at growing resistance to DEI efforts, lecturer Julian Magee challenged the profession to turn discontentment into divine dissatisfaction.

Jan 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to identify the involved side of the horizontal semicircular canal (SCC) in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).