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Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Passive Head-Shaking Nystagmus Test (pHSN)

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.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 16, 2024/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.

How Americans View Physical Therapy: Inside APTA’s Consumer Perceptions Report

Nov 12, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 32:06 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify What do Americans really think about physical therapy — and what’s keeping more people from seeing a PT? In this episode of the APTA Podcast, host Alicia Hosmer sits down with APTA’s Drew Contreras and Emilio Rouco, as well as

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Older Adults

Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.

PTs, PTAs Could Be 'Exempted' From Receiving Additional COVID-19 Leave

Apr 3, 2020/News

A final rule from the Department of Labor includes PTs and PTAs among the health care providers whose employers — depending on the setting — could opt to deny expanded sick and FMLA leave.

30 Minutes of 'Acute' Exercise Temporarily Boosts Memory-Related Brain Activity, Strengthens Brain Over Time

May 13, 2019/Review

That name on the tip of your tongue might be easier to retrieve after 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.

APTA Report on PT, PTA Student Debt Delivers Stark Assessment

Jun 1, 2020/News

The new report says that education debt limits life choices of PTs and PTAs, and describes potential costs as a "deterrent to promising students." But there may be ways to ease the burdens.

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures fear avoidance beliefs associated with low back pain (LBP).

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

May 14, 2024/Podcast

After seeking a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.