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Multi-Directional Reach Test, Multidirectional Reach Test, Multi Directional Reach Test (MDRT), Reach in Four Directions Test (RFDT)

Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure

The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic health physical therapy is a vital part of recovery in the postpartum period.

Breaking: Bill to Offset 9% Cut Introduced in Senate

Dec 11, 2020/News

Legislation that would provide additional payment is now in both houses of Congress — call your lawmaker today.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicaid

Feb 17, 2020/Article

CMS also offers APMs focused on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here are the programs PTs need to know about.

Interactive Map From CMS Lays Out PT and OT Market Saturation

Feb 27, 2017/News

The maps reflect a 12-month study period, the most recent running from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.

VA Wants to Move Telehealth Beyond State Borders and Into Vets' Homes

Oct 2, 2017/News

The VA would like to remove barriers to telehealth and allow its providers—including PTs—to conduct telehealth activities across all 50 states and in non-federal sites, including patients' and providers' homes.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Regenerative Medicine and the PT

Apr 1, 2019/News

Patient, heal thyself. Maybe that's not exactly what regenerative medicine is all about, but it's close: with its emphasis on enhancing the body's own genetically driven capabilities to repair damage and reestablish neural connections, regenerative medicine is pushing the boundaries of what we know about

FSBPT to Host Webinar on NPTE Amid COVID-19

May 11, 2020/News

Testing center closures are preventing administration of the National Physical Therapy Examination.

As a PT Whose Son Has Autism, I've Seen a Transformation in Our Understanding

Apr 5, 2022/Perspective

As a parent and PT, I am glad that our society has moved from trying to "fix" autism or other types of neurological diagnoses.

APTA Recognizes 50 Years of Title IX

Jun 23, 2022/News

The association will participate in NATA’s 'Celebrating Title IX and Women in Health Care' event.