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APTA Practice Update: Clinical Practice Guidelines, APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 4.0, and More

Apr 4, 2023/Podcast

On this episode, APTA staff experts reflect on the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting before discussing new and updated resources for PTs, PTAs, and students. 

Researcher Spotlight | Exploring the Doctoral Student Experience With Two Aspiring Researchers

Jun 1, 2025/Column

In this new series, “Pathways to Research,” we will explore the various ways that PTs get into the field of research.

Pivot Shift Test -- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.

Best Evidence Statement (BESt). The Use of Yoga to Improve Strength, Balance, and Coordination

Jun 10, 2014/CPG

Patients presenting for therapy to address decreased occupational performance due to decreased strength, balance and/or coordination.

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

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

IWGDF Guidance on Footwear and Offloading Interventions to Prevent and Heal Foot Ulcers in Patients With Diabetes

Jan 1, 2016/CPG

Emphasizes the importance of prevention and adequate treatment of foot ulcers and provides recommendations for preventative interventions.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused: WHO Clinical Guidelines

Oct 13, 2017/CPG

Recommendations for post-rape care, mental health and approaches to minimizing distress while providing quality evidence-based and trauma informed care to sexual abuse survivors.

2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

Apr 24, 2018/News

The 2017 APTA Annual Report provides an overview of a year fueled by collaboration and marked by accomplishments in areas ranging from national public relations campaigns to membership milestones and the end of the hard cap on payment for rehabilitation services under Medicare.

Study: Female PT Earnings Trail Male PT Earnings by 10%

Apr 6, 2022/Review

Researchers analyzing data from a U.S. Census survey found gaps regardless of practice setting or geographical region.