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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

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.

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.

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.

Planned Medicare Telehealth Code Changes Send Ripples Through Private Payers

Jan 31, 2022/News

Do you provide services via telehealth? Get up to speed on anticipated changes to the codes you’ll use.

APTA Launches Mollie, an AI-Powered Search Assistant

Oct 1, 2026/Article

APTA has launched Mollie, an AI-powered search assistant that helps users find relevant APTA information by asking questions in everyday language. Available through the APTA website, the tool provides unlimited access to members and account holders, and two prompts per day to visitors without an account.

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Bow and Lean Test

Jan 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to identify the involved side of the horizontal semicircular canal (SCC) in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).