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Sep 22, 2021/Statement
While APTA recognizes telehealth as a component of physical therapist practice, we challenge any reference to physical therapy by technology companies, products, or applications for products that are not directed and delivered by a physical therapist.
Dec 1, 2017/Column
Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.
Feb 1, 2018/Article
The key is to strive for it.
May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
May 23, 2017/Test & Measure
Patients self rate the presence and severity of signs and symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeping more than usual, easily distracted, fatigue, feeling “in a fog,” headache, and irritability.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)
May 8, 2020/Article
Our first century saw war, public health crises, and the continued growth of our association in strength and numbers.
Nov 1, 2025/Column
APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, recalls a memorable patient encounter in this issue’s column.
Mar 5, 2021/Roundup
APTA joins national vaccine campaign, Biden updates distribution timeline, insurers launch pilot program, and more.
Jul 27, 2021/Podcast
n a descriptive study that’s already been featured in 14 news stories, Mark Werneke, PT, and colleagues analyzed data on more than 222,000 patients in the Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes database. Werneke and Jette talk in depth about the relatively low use of telerehabilitation in the outpatient population