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Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Evidence shows racial and ethnic disparities exist across a range of illnesses and health care services.

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke

Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PTA Program

This comprehensive position description was initially compiled in 1991 based on position descriptions provided by individual Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (ACCEs) throughout the United States. This current version of the model position description was developed based upon Academic Coordinators/Directors

Study: Sitting Time Ups Mortality Risk Among Cancer Survivors With Low or No PA

Feb 7, 2022/Review

Sitting times of six or more hours per day increased mortality risk among the inactive — but not for survivors who met PA guidelines.

APTA Works With Congress to Address TRICARE Payment Issues

Jun 9, 2025/Article

APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the

Rate Your Plate (RYP)

Sep 7, 2022/Test & Measure

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2019/Magazine

Online Comments

APTA Members: AMA Seeks Your Help on New CPT Code Values

Jun 13, 2022/News

Be on the lookout for an email requesting your input on values for new CPT codes on caregiver training without the patient present.

5 Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)

Jun 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)

Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

This is an eight-item scale that examines a person’s level of function when performing activities that are related to Upper Extremity Disorders.