57th McMillan Lecture: Movement Is the Core of Who We Are
Mar 10, 2026/Article
Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivers the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California. In delivering the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California, Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, encouraged the profession to realize its identity as movement experts. "It
Test of Basic Motor Skills (BMS)
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
The test consists of 15 items that are ordered based on the amount of postural control needed to complete the tasks.
Arc Sign
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This can be used on anyone with suspected Achilles tendinopathy.
Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)
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),
APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources
Mar 25, 2020/News
From helping physical therapy faculty move their courses online to conducting a webinar on providing acute care physical therapy during a pandemic, association chapters and sections are keeping the profession informed and creating an impressive array of tools. "We are going through this, day by day,
EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
