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Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Hip Disorders

Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, PAR-Q+)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

The PAR-Q was developed in an effort to standardize activity screening for persons aged 15-69 years.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Coronavirus Update, Sept. 8

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

CDC guidance for the fully vaccinated, new COVID-19 variant, vaccine effectiveness among the immunocompromised, and more.

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

Physical Therapy and the Internet of Things

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.

Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Unsolicited Advice or Needed Input?

Feb 1, 2019/Column

A godmother debates whether to weigh in.

Social Responsibility Finds a Home in the House

Feb 1, 2020/Feature

The APTA House of Delegates increasingly is taking stances on societal matters. But members of the policymaking body still are getting comfortable with when to do so.

Want to Become a Rehabilitation Agency Under Medicare?

Nov 1, 2020/Column

Here are some key things to know.