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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.
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
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
Nov 19, 2025/Test & Measure
Measures three domains related to sexual functioning as well as an overall sexual function score.
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.
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.
Mar 1, 2025/Test & Measure
Hand Held Myometry/Dynamometry
