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30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

Nov 9, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures neurologic evaluation of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

I Was Diagnosed With COVID-19 in July. Five Months Later, I'm Still Struggling.

Dec 7, 2020/Perspective

I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July. As a PT, I was aware of the potentially long road to recovery, but now I'm walking that road — and I'm still putting my life back together.

An APTA Virtual Conference Experience Made Attendance Possible

Dec 14, 2020/Perspective

My favorite part of the conference was getting to meet other passionate students who are excited about this profession and have so many interests.

Researchers: Direct Access Works in the U.S. Civilian Health Care System

Dec 7, 2020/Review

A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.

Physical Therapy Leader Dorothy 'Dot' Pinkston Dies

Dec 8, 2020/Open Access

Widely recognized for her work in curriculum development, she helped found the nation's first postbaccalaureate PT program.

Win: CMS Will Lift Several Code Pairing Restrictions

Dec 4, 2020/News

The change, pushed for by APTA, will allow PTs to use many commonly paired codes for services delivered in the same day.

Cultural Competence Resources: Older Adult Patients and Clients

Nov 12, 2020/Resource

Older adults deserve care based on clinical need without the interference of ageism.