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The Next 100 Years In Physical Therapy

Sep 1, 2021/Feature

The three articles in this issue address the future of physical therapy from the perspectives of practice, research, and technology.

Precision Care and Big Data Are Key to Keeping Up, Maley Lecturer Says

Aug 17, 2022/News

Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to 'think bigger' — including around the importance of collecting data.

Significant CMS Prior Authorization Changes on the Horizon: Your Voice Needed

Feb 10, 2023/News

Don't miss this chance for PTs to make headway in reducing administrative burden.

Advocacy in Action: Prior Authorization Comment Letters from Members, Part 3

Mar 6, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.

Four Ways APTA Helps Members Thrive in the Digital Space

Sep 19, 2023/Roundup

For Telehealth Awareness Week, here's a quick look at some of APTA's telehealth-related initiatives, resources, and advocacy.

It's Fee Schedule Comment Time. Here's Why Your Story Matters to CMS

Aug 21, 2023/Perspective

Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.

Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS)

Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.

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),