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Circling Back and Moving Ahead

Dec 1, 2019/Column

A travel writer's journey leads to a career in physical therapy.

Thompson Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.

APTA Highlighted for Leadership in Coronavirus Response

Aug 13, 2020/News

APTA has been included in a list of associations that are rising to the challenges of 2020.

APTA Coronavirus Update: July 27

Jul 27, 2021/Roundup

APTA "leading the way," COVID-19 effects in children, long-term changes in heart rate post-infection, and more.

Multi-Directional Reach Test, Multidirectional Reach Test, Multi Directional Reach Test (MDRT), Reach in Four Directions Test (RFDT)

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,

Telehealth for People with Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: PTJ Author Interview With Andrew Post

Mar 28, 2023/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette interviews Andrew Post about his study on the efficacy of physical therapy delivered via telehealth in people with chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Access and Opportunity Scholarship Fund Awards

Awards

These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.

From PTJ: Use of Rhythm a Plus in Parkinson Disease-Related Motor Function

Jan 17, 2024/Review

A meta-analysis found areas in which rhythmically cued exercise seemed particularly effective — and a few less significant results.

Falls Prevention: Recent Studies Make the Case for PT, PTA Involvement

Sep 22, 2020/News

The magnitude of falls as a public health issue is significant — but more attention to falls prevention could make a difference.

Media Echoes Profession's Call for More Physical Activity

Oct 27, 2020/Roundup

National Physical Therapy Month was just the beginning of our campaign to promote movement for overall health.