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Investment Policy Statement

Dec 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: The Investment Policy Statement provides direction to the Finance and Audit Committee regarding day-to-day management of APTA's investments. 

Payment and Regulatory Update - July 21, 2021

Jul 21, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: 2022 Home Health and Fee Schedule Rules, Commercial Payer Update, Telehealth, NCCI edits, Utilization Management, Service Reviews, Payer Resources. 

Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33, iHOT-12)

Nov 3, 2023/Test & Measure

The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) was developed to measure quality of life for active patients with hip disorders.

Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)

Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure

This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.

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,

Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) is an assessment tool designed to help orthopedic physical therapy clinicians screen patients and clients for psychosocial distress.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure

CSM 2019 Student Survival Tips

Dec 17, 2018/Article

It's important to come prepared.

PTA Scope of Work: Skilled PT Service Providers

Jul 26, 2018/Perspective

PTAs are highly trained in providing treatment interventions for patients and are an asset for patient care.