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The Road to Wellness

Aug 1, 2018/Column

It's paved with goals and plans, not just good intentions.

New Phys Ed Studies Say There's More Work to Do

Apr 16, 2019/Review

Average student attendance in PE classes hasn't dropped since the mid-1990s—but then again, it hasn't increased either and remains below recommended levels.

Putting the Fun Into Functional Recovery

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Do some of your patients resist exercise? Try making it joyful.

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.

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.