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RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency
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.
Jul 31, 2019/News
Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been appointed by the APTA Board of Directors (Board) to complete the leadership term of Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, DPT, MBA, MA, following her death in June this year. Hicks, who has been an APTA member for 17 years, is chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at
Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.
Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure
Used to assess spasticity.
Jun 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses for latent spontaneous vestibular nystagmus through rapid, passive, head shaking around a vertical axis for the detection of vestibulopathies in dizzy patients.
Aug 20, 2021/News
The Oct. 22-24 event is built around the importance of developing habits than can ensure a strong future for physical therapy education.
Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure
Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.
Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure
This is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care.