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Aug 23, 2019/Review
TKA patients who received physical therapy on the same day as their surgeries were able to walk more while in the hospital and had lower rates of opioid consumption during their stay compared with patients who didn't receive physical therapy until the day after their surgeries.
Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a 9-item measure used to identify subgroups of patients with low back pain in primary care settings based on various functional, psychosocial, and comorbid factors for subgrouping.
Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure
Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Jul 22, 2020/Roundup
Medicare budget neutrality, COVID-19 relief for safety net and rural acute care providers, CDC on mask-wearing, and more.
Jun 14, 2023/Roundup
The year isn't even half over, and the association has already scored some major victories for the profession (and teed up a few more).
Apr 29, 2020/Perspective
I have never worked harder in my life than I am now.
Jan 31, 2022/Perspective
The theme of the parade, "Dream. Believe. Achieve," aligned perfectly with messages we give our patients and clients.
Jul 31, 2018/Perspective
I decided to make the leap from my hospital job and into the community.
Oct 6, 2025/News
Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA’s Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 17-18, by creating social media posts and videos promoting falls prevention awareness and the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1171/S. 2612). APTA student member advocacy led to over
Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.