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Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure
Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.
Jun 26, 2020/Test & Measure
May 1, 2020/CPG
These guidelines address the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children, including new guidance on the management of resistant hypertension and the management of hypertension in women planning pregnancy.
Oct 1, 2019/CPG
Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
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.
Jun 1, 2025/Column
Britton Farnum, PT, DPT, interviews Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, president of APTA Pediatrics.
Sep 1, 2025/Column
One PT’s longtime passion for helping older adults and preventive health combined into a promising career in falls prevention.
May 1, 2025/Success Story
A program with a local retirement community helps the next generation of PTs and PTAs to better care for and relate to older adults.
