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Functional Assessment Standardized Items (FASI)

Mar 8, 2024/Test & Measure

FASI is a set of reliable and valid person-centered items that can be used to evaluate a person’s need for assistance with everyday activities.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Disciplinary Action Procedural Document

Jan 1, 2025/Article

APTA has developed this Disciplinary Action Procedural Document to establish principles to guide the Ethics and Judicial Committee and Board of Directors in processing complaints against a member of APTA.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

Looking for the Best Health Apps? New APTA Member Benefit Points the Way

Aug 4, 2023/News

APTA members now have access to an online resource that helps PTs identify evidence-supported apps that meet rigorous standards.

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The CAPE is a self-report measure of children’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.

2016 PT in Motion Annual Index

Dec 1, 2016/Magazine

This annual index provides a list of articles published in PT in Motion in 2015 by author and subject.

Recommendations on Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Jan 5, 2016/CPG

Recommendations on screening for cognitive impairment in adults with a focus on assessing asymptomatic adults.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.