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Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure
The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.
Dec 1, 2015/Column
Why the majority of workers are employees in the eyes of the law.
Mar 1, 2016/Column
A harsh reality threatens an Olympic dream.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A PT who's new to the United States faces termination on the job. Part 2 of 3 on various faces of bullying and their ethical ramifications.
Jun 1, 2017/Feature
Patients increasingly are providing data about themselves to their health care providers when asked. Providers, meanwhile, find this patient-generated health data (PGHD) useful but too often fail to ask for it.
Apr 1, 2016/Column
When is it appropriate? What's involved? Considerations and action steps.
