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

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd ed, (BOT-2)

Dec 13, 2019/Test & Measure

BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests that focus on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.

APTA and Patient, Provider Groups Continue PTA Differential Push

Feb 9, 2022/News

In a joint letter to congressional leaders, APTA and 11 other groups urge adoption of legislation to address the PTA payment cut.

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.

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.

RF-PTCAS for Programs

RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency

Takeaways From the Proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 25, 2025/News

After five years of cuts, CMS proposes an increase in the conversion factor but devalues physical therapy codes.

Putting Science Into Practice - And Vice-Versa

Jun 1, 2016/Feature

Clinician-scientists bridge a key gap between research and clinical practice, these PTs say. But there simply aren't enough of them.

Capabilities of Upper Extremity Functioning Instrument (CUE)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures upper extremity (UE) function.