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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,
Nov 12, 2018/Perspective
No matter how hard we think we have it, there are people in our own community who have it much harder.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
Matt Glassoff, PT, DPT, interviews Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, secretary of APTA Federal.
May 1, 2025/Column
Learn more about pelvic health physical therapy, with Conner Murphy, SPT, interviewing Darla Cathcart, PT, DPT, PhD, president of APTA Pelvic Health.
May 11, 2020/News
Testing center closures are preventing administration of the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Apr 26, 2017/News
Washington signed on to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, bringing the number of participating states to 10, the magic number of states needed to officially establish the system.
Dec 3, 2025/Article
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
Aug 9, 2018/Test & Measure
Used to assess concussions in athletes who are aged 13 years or older.
May 16, 2022/Perspective
Advocacy for Medicaid is different than Medicare advocacy. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Jul 1, 2022/Column
A former newscaster trades the thrill of chasing down a story for the higher satisfaction of improving patients' lives.