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Jun 17, 2014/Test & Measure
Aids in the clinical diagnosis of problems or injury in the nerves of the cervical spine.
May 19, 2023/News
The association joins national and local organizations as an advocate for youth access to sports, regardless of ability.
May 23, 2023/Podcast
A discussion on the importance of increased rehabilitation after hip fracture.
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
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.
Aug 7, 2023/Review
Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.
Jul 11, 2018/Perspective
Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;
Nov 1, 2025/Feature
The APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit highlighted emerging technologies and partnerships changing rehabilitation and patient care.
Apr 28, 2020/Perspective
Reading this may change your entire career path, or you may have a better understanding of what it means to be a military PT, which I would be happy with either.
May 13, 2020/News
Highlighting recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.