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Rib-Pelvis Distance Test

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures presence of lumbar vertebral fracture.

Commitment to Person-Centered Services

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Addresses the responsibility of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to ensure that the best interests of the person remain at the center of services provided.

Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States the vision statement for the physical therapy profession and outlines the guiding principles to achieve this vision.

Integrity in Serving the Association

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Describes various circumstances that may create or cause a conflict of interest and outlines general guidance on how to uphold integrity in those situations.

Lois Douthitt

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is

Eric Ries

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for

PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.

It’s Hard Work – Finding My Way

Dec 28, 2017/Podcast

Ryan Johnson works hard, because he loves his work.

The Future of Physical Therapist Practice

Sep 1, 2021/Feature

As APTA celebrates its centennial, there's no denying that physical therapy has come a long way in the association's first 100 years. But advancements and changes are expected to be even swifter in the next century as physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy

The Power of Words

Apr 29, 2021/Podcast

After years of working with patients, Sara DeMars, PT, DPT, has learned the power that words and word choice can have when working with patients. Sara believes that through being aware of our verbal communication and avoiding broad language we can actually make a big impact when it comes to patient