Jul 26, 2018/Perspective

PTAs are highly trained in providing treatment interventions for patients and are an asset for patient care.

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

Jun 25, 2024/Resource

In response to the 2021 APTA House of Delegates position and charge related to productivity standards, an APTA Association Leadership Scholars paper was developed based on a survey distributed to members of APTA Acute Care in June of 2022.

Nov 1, 2019/News

What's in the final 2020 home health payment rule from CMS?

Jan 19, 2014/Clinical Summary

PTs help people with DBMD improve their quality of life.

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This tool is used to assess adults and adolescents who have chronic pain.

Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.

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),

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Jan 21, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures impact of MS on the individual's walking ability (self-report).