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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.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.
Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure
This is an eight-item scale that examines a person’s level of function when performing activities that are related to Upper Extremity Disorders.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Jan 28, 2020/Perspective
Active participation within your section of interest is an important part of the APTA experience.
Jan 16, 2020/News
Background: A surprise coding change issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) caused an uproar in the physical therapy community earlier in January, and for good reason: The new requirements state that CMS won't reimburse for certain activity and evaluation codes if they're used
Feb 3, 2023/News
Our political action committee is working on issues that matter now and into the profession's future.
Mar 15, 2022/News
APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.
Jul 19, 2017/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management in people aged 18 years and older with Parkinson's disease.
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
PTs who themselves experience physical challenges are finding ways to leverage those situations to help others.