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Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

Beginning Oct. 1: Stop Using This ICD-10 Code for LBP

Sep 29, 2021/News

In a continuing press for codes that are more specific, a single, general LBP code has been replaced with several.

APTA President’s Note | Where We Are Supposed to Be

Nov 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, recalls a memorable patient encounter in this issue’s column.

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).

Professional Pulse

Aug 1, 2019/Magazine

Health Care Headlines; APTA Leading the Way; PTJ Editors Choice; Student Focus; APTA Member Value; In Memoriam

Coronavirus Update: September 30

Sep 30, 2022/Roundup

APTA Long COVID course, neurologic disorders risk, relaxed CDC guidelines, new virus found in bats, and more.

For Minority Health Month: Three Important APTA Resources

Apr 12, 2022/Roundup

Get the big picture, then dive deeper into key concepts that inform person-centered care.

APTA Guidance on Use of New Caregiver Training Codes Now Available

Dec 4, 2023/News

APTA's practice advisory helps PTs and PTAs understand how and when to use the codes, including documentation requirements.

APTA's National Elections

APTA elections are held each year during the House of Delegates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.

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