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Nov 1, 2023/Feature
APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.
Dec 1, 2023/Column
Taking a teaching job on a lark proved to be the perfect fit for this physical therapist.
Oct 1, 2023/Column
Acknowledging Gender Diversity
Jun 1, 2024/Column
Laurie King, PT, PhD, MCR, makes sure her research focuses on real-world applications.
Nov 1, 2023/Column
Seeing the art in physical therapy; seeking pelvic health resources.
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
Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure
Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.
Jun 26, 2020/Test & Measure
May 1, 2020/CPG
These guidelines address the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children, including new guidance on the management of resistant hypertension and the management of hypertension in women planning pregnancy.
Oct 1, 2019/CPG
Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.
