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Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Aug 12, 2020/News
ABPTS is extending application deadlines and offering payment options for PTs interested in pursuing board certification.
Jun 30, 2021/Podcast
This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.
Jun 1, 2017/Feature
By helping rowers find their form, PTs reduce injury risk and can improve athletes' performance.
Sep 1, 2019/Feature
From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June
Oct 3, 2023/News
This year's PT and PTA student-led effort focused on postpartum care in Medicaid and CHIP — and helped students embrace advocacy.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
Aug 20, 2021/Article
What you need to know about the cuts' origins, the system that created them, and the ways APTA has been advocating for the profession.
Jul 1, 2016/Column
That's just what it is-an act. There's a better way.