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Sep 1, 2023/Column
How a medical mission trip joined two passions to be able to reaffirm a decision to be a physical therapist.
Aug 13, 2020/News
APTA has been included in a list of associations that are rising to the challenges of 2020.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.
Jul 25, 2017/News
Researchers in Germany believe they've isolated a chemical marker that helps identify physical activity''s neuroprotective effects, which could be a useful marker to measure the effects of aerobic exercise on brain function of adults who are elderly.
Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
May 21, 2018/Review
Incorporating structured exercise into supportive care can help improve the lives of patients with advanced cancer, say researchers.
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.
Jan 17, 2024/Review
A meta-analysis found areas in which rhythmically cued exercise seemed particularly effective — and a few less significant results.
Aug 18, 2021/News
The recognition was made possible through the Magistro Family Foundation's gift to the APTA Minority Scholarship Fund.
Jul 17, 2019/News
The 18 seasoned physical therapy educators who have honed their knowledge and skills over the past year through the APTA Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship program know they've been a part of something special. Apparently, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) agrees—it named