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From Naysayers to NASCAR�and Beyond

Dec 1, 2018/Article

The importance of constant learning and abundant kindness.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 16, 2024/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.

Advice for New Grads: APTA Members Share Tips for Your Physical Therapy Career

Jan 10, 2024/Roundup

APTA's Fit for Practice initiative serves up a series of short videos of members talking about lessons, opportunities, and insights.

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

I Can Make Someone's Day

May 1, 2022/Column

I have found that the hardest pill to swallow is that I am incapable of fixing all of my patients' problems.

Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

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

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Jul 1, 2019/Feature

Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.

Ankle Plantar Flexion Endurance Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses plantar flexion endurance in weight bearing.

Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)

Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure

This is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care.