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Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Movement Disorders Society (MDS) Modified Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)

Mar 31, 2018/Test & Measure

Used for patients diagnosed with idiopathic PD of any stage, according to the Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y).

2022 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture: Addressing the Profession's DEI 'Disability'

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

Lecturer Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.

Coronavirus Update: February 8

Feb 8, 2023/Roundup

End to health emergency, annual vaccine schedule, dropping infection rates, and more.

Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

2023 John H.P. Maley Lecture

Aug 11, 2023/Video

Discover the pressing need for translating research findings into practical clinical applications within the field of physical therapy.

55th Mary McMillan Lecture

Feb 14, 2024/Video

Acknowledging current actions of APTA and proposed opportunities for more fully engaging with the global rehabilitation community.

APTA Advocacy Delivers 2 Major Wins in 2025 Fee Schedule

Nov 1, 2024/Article

Among other provisions, PTs and PTAs will benefit from changes to supervision requirements and plan of care certifications.

American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's Palsy

Nov 1, 2013/CPG

This guideline makes recommendations for diagnosis and management of Bell’s palsy, including a range of therapeutic approaches.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Following Spinal Cord Injury, 2nd Edition

Sep 7, 2014/CPG

This guideline provides comprehensive recommendations for the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers.

Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians

Mar 3, 2015/CPG

This guideline presents the evidence and provide clinical recommendations based on the comparative effectiveness of risk assessment scales and preventive interventions for pressure ulcers.