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Donald E. Tepper

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Donald E. Tepper was editor of APTA's monthly memberhip magazine until his retirement in Nov. 2021. Before joining the association in 2001, he served in a number of communications and public relations positions with other national Washington-based associations, including the National Industrial Traffic

Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Jun 1, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: Outlines the standards of ethical conduct for physical therapist assistants.

Implementing Telehealth Into Your Practice

Dec 22, 2020/Article

Using telehealth to deliver physical therapist services is expanding rapidly, and if you haven't already, you're probably considering it.

Contact a PTA Student

Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.

University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)

Apr 22, 2022/Test & Measure

URICA measures a using a patient's readiness to change self-reported questionnaire that categorizes the patient into one of the 4 following stages: precontemplation, contemplation, action, or maintenance.

Viewpoints

Jul 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures, in supine, the ability to lift the head and neck against gravity for an extended period.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

May 22, 2024/Clinical Summary

Physical therapy interventions can increase the chances that the patient will return to preinjury activity levels and prevent a recurrence.

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) - Achilles Tendinitis

Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)

Aug 28, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses gross infant motor skills from ages 0 to 18 months.