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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 11, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct a detailed examination and develop a comprehensive plan of care to improve and maintain many aspects of physical function.

Adhesive Capsulitis

Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Feb 6, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs play a vital role as part of a multidisciplinary team to care for persons with ALS across the spectrum of the condition.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

Leadership Congress Update: 2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

Interpreters and Translators for Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter.

Coronavirus Update: February 8

Feb 8, 2023/Roundup

End to health emergency, annual vaccine schedule, dropping infection rates, and more.

Coronavirus Update: April 19

Apr 19, 2023/Roundup

What to know about the end of the PHE, risk associations for long COVID, funding for long COVID clinic innovation, and more.

Coronavirus and Long COVID Update, October 2023

Oct 23, 2023/Roundup

SSRIs and Long COVID, Post-COVID-19 organ abnormalities, lingering symptoms among children, and more.