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Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

Jul 21, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary measures an individual's chances of having dozed off or fallen asleep during different activities in daily life and contains information on the use of this assessment in patients who experience daytime sleepiness.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing

Awards

This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior writing skills in one or more articles published in Physical Therapy, and who has collaborated with or encouraged others to make similar contributions to PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal.

Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures, in supine, the ability to lift the head and neck against gravity for an extended period.

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) - Achilles Tendinitis

Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Five Ways To Be an LGBTQ Patient Ally

Jul 21, 2020/Open Access

You can help LGBTQ patients feel safe and supported by taking these five simple actions.

APTA Survey: PTs Say Administrative Burdens Delay Access, Affect Clinical Outcomes

Jul 1, 2019/News

A wide majority of PTs say administrative burden negatively impacts patient outcomes and contributes to clinician burnout.

Top 5 Questions Physical Therapists Can’t Answer

Mar 14, 2018/Article

APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry will help to answer these questions and improve practice.

CDC: 40% of Patients With Arthritis Don't Receive Exercise Counseling From Providers

Jan 8, 2018/Review

The percentage of individuals with arthritis who received provider counseling for exercise grew by 17.6% between 2002 and 2014.

Coronavirus Update: Jan. 25

Jan 25, 2022/Roundup

Updated APTA practice advisory, a possible decrease in cases (with caveats), PTSD in health care workers, and more.