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Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
The PAR-Q was developed in an effort to standardize activity screening for persons aged 15-69 years.
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022) CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7 How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and
Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief
This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.
Jul 1, 2016/Feature
Clinical reasoning skills can be strengthened at any age and at any experience level. Here's advice for both the recent graduate and the experienced practitioner.
Apr 8, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.
Appraisal ratings for clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) posted on PTNow are generated by 3 or more physical therapists trained in using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II).
Mar 18, 2021/Resource
Access information on vaccine administration at the state level, including current stance on permitting PTs and PTAs to administer the vaccine.
Patient choice and proper utilization must be protected.
