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Test & Measure
SPIN is a quick and easy screening tool for adolescents and adults with strong psychometric properties.
Jun 28, 2023/Resource
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should be prepared to take part in patient screenings for anxiety.
Jun 26, 2019/Perspective
It's never too early to start studying.
Jun 24, 2019/Podcast
Kelley Hutto, PT, honors her son and serves children with special needs. On October 16, 1990, her son Nickolas made his debut in the world. It was a defining moment that had a profound impact on who she is and what she does today.
Oct 2, 2019/Podcast
MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.
Apr 29, 2021/Podcast
Defining Moment: A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.
Feb 1, 2021/Review
Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.
Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.
Aug 15, 2025/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
May 1, 2016/Column
Remember, you can’t spell "realistic" without "real."