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Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

Observations With Implications

Jul 1, 2015/Column

PTs have a role to play in battling a disturbing trend.

#ChoosePT Receives Commendation from KY House

Jul 24, 2017/News

APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign has been recognized by the KY House of Representatives, which issued a statement honoring APTA and its KY Chapter for providing "an important opportunity" for public education on the "tremendous benefits of physical therapy."

Robot Reinforcement and Error Based Movement Learning in Infants

Aug 13, 2019/Podcast

Thubi H.A. Kolobe, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses her research and article in PTJ.

A Mission-First Brand in the Making

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

APTA will officially roll out its new brand in 2020. Here's what to expect.

30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

Position Paper | Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025

May 2, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association supports H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Greg Muphy, MD, R-N.C., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. H.R. 879 would eliminate the 2.8% Medicare payment

AMA: Drop in Opioid Prescription Rates Good News; More Nonopioid Pain Treatment Needed

Jun 4, 2018/News

The AMA is applauding new data showing that opioid prescriptions fell dramatically in 2017—and using the news as an opportunity to promote access to "affordable, non-opioid pain care."

Mercer U. Three-peats Student Advocacy Challenge Win

Mar 13, 2024/News

For the third year in a row, the Atlanta-based program takes home top honors thanks to its multilayered advocacy efforts.

How to Improve Clinical Reasoning Skills

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical reasoning skills can be strengthened at any age and at any experience level. Here's advice for both the recent graduate and the experienced practitioner.