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September Advocacy Roundup: How to Use APTA’s Direct Access Report

Sep 17, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 18:59 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs at APTA, and William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, discuss APTA’s recent report on direct access to PT services.

A New Review Process, More Cost Transparency: CAPTE Looks Ahead

Jun 6, 2022/Roundup

The profession's education accreditation body is achieving current goals while shaping the future. Here's an overview of what's happening.

The 'B' Word: Watch Your Language

Oct 14, 2020/Perspective

The words we use with our patients matter.

Passive Head-Shaking Nystagmus Test (pHSN)

Jun 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses for latent spontaneous vestibular nystagmus through rapid, passive, head shaking around a vertical axis for the detection of vestibulopathies in dizzy patients.

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The questionnaire is comprised of 12 items that relate to eight physical and mental health domains.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Older Adults

Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.

Propelling the Evolution of Physical Therapy Toward Precision Practice

May 1, 2023/Feature

As the 54th Mary McMillan Lecturer, Edee Field-Fote encouraged the profession to leverage its specialized knowledge and skills.

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