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Risk Management Toolkit

The “Risk Management Toolkit” is an APTA resource for educators developed in collaboration with the Healthcare Providers Service Organization. The toolkit includes four modules focused on risk management for students in physical therapy programs.

Elise Latawiec, PT, MPH

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Elise Latawiec, PT, MPH, is lead senior practice management specialist at APTA. Her primary responsibilities include the development of resources related to all areas of practice management as well as the impacts of health care reform. Before joining APTA she was the national director of quality assurance

Functional Assessment Staging of Alzheimer’s Disease (FAST)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.

From PTJ: Few Prognostic Models for MSK Conditions Show 'Potential Value'

May 9, 2023/Review

A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.

Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ)

Nov 19, 2025/Test & Measure

Measures three domains related to sexual functioning as well as an overall sexual function score.

Test of Playfulness (ToP)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.

Survey: Many PTs Encounter Barriers to Finding, Implementing Evidence

May 1, 2023/Review

The survey was conducted in Brazil — could the same be true in the U.S.? APTA member resources can help eliminate EBP obstacles.

Hand Held Myometry/Dynamometry

Mar 1, 2025/Test & Measure

Hand Held Myometry/Dynamometry