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Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and modified SEBT (mSEBT)

Jul 17, 2024/Test & Measure

SEBT is a reliable, responsive, and clinically relevant tool often used in the return to sport phase of rehabilitation. It is a simple yet challenging test to perform, and it can be time-consuming.

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

Dec 7, 2022/Review

Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.

Ankle Plantar-Flexor Endurance (Toe Raise) – Achilles Tendinitis

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

3 Reasons You Should Host an APTA National Advocacy Dinner in April

Apr 4, 2023/Article

The initiative, aimed at students but fun for anyone, brings the physical therapy community together to learn about making our voices heard.

Study Contradicts Popular 'Text Neck' Theory

Jan 22, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study claim they found no connection between handheld device use posture and the presence or frequency of neck pain.

The Year-End Letter Reimagined

Dec 1, 2015/Column

Deck the halls with vows of wellness.

Public Health and Population Care

The physical therapy profession is invested in individualized, patient-centered care, but that investment has broad societal and public health implications.

States Affected by Helene Eligible for Temporary Regulatory Waivers

Oct 8, 2024/News

CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.

How Do I Get Involved?

Apr 2, 2020/Perspective

While I know that I have only scratched the surface of what it means to be involved in APTA, I do have some advice for students who may be in that same boat.

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.