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Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on access and use of naloxone as it relates to physical therapy services.
Check out the following resources about the APTA Flash Action Strategy.
Learn about the differences in the three types of Veterans Affairs Community Care programs.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on education for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students about trauma-informed care.
Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the role the association and its members will have with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy/World Physiotherapy.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist services are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.
House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.
Dec 13, 2019/Test & Measure
BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests that focus on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.
Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.
