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Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Movement Disorders Society (MDS) Modified Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)

Mar 31, 2018/Test & Measure

Used for patients diagnosed with idiopathic PD of any stage, according to the Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y).

Just Picture It: APTA Centennial Photo, Video Contests Want Your Vision

Jun 2, 2021/News

Want to participate in APTA's 100th anniversary while showing your artistic flare? We have an opportunity (or two) for you.

Curriculum Resources for Educators

Access resources provided to facilitate academic program curriculum development, review, and enhancement.

Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM, SCIM II, SCIM III)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures activities of daily living, coordination, eating, functional mobility, and incontinence in people with spinal cord injury.

Interventions for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA (CPG+)

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Jul 25, 2022/Test & Measure

Perceived Stress Scale

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Mindfulness: Just What the PT Ordered

May 24, 2021/Perspective

I wanted to be a victor and not a victim in any situation. Mindfulness turned out to be my answer.

APTA Lecture Series Returns With Focus on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy

Jun 29, 2022/News

One of the country's leading PT researchers on the condition will provide case-based insights.

Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.