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Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the head thrust test is used to identify individuals with hypofunction of the vestibulo-ocular reflex unilaterally and bilaterally.
May 22, 2026/Open Access
House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.
Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure
Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.
Mar 22, 2021/Review
Researchers found the odds of a patient's acute LBP evolving to a chronic condition increased with each instance of "nonconcordant" care.
Dec 1, 2019/Column
Use the information and resources here to get the details you need on regulatory compliance and related legal issues.
Apr 1, 2018/Feature
Sports that involve fighting are among the most challenging and stressful-not to mention dangerous-competitions. PTs who work with these athletes need to be on top of their own games.
Aug 1, 2017/Feature
"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product
Jul 1, 2017/Feature
Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?
Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.
Apr 1, 2017/Feature
Changes in health care reimbursement have led many physical therapy practices to offer cash-based services. Here's a look at some PTs who've succeeded with this model-and how they did it.
