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Lachman Test – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect tears in the ACL

From PT in Motion Magazine: The Power of Adaptive Sports

Jun 3, 2019/News

Adaptive sports are on the move as a popular way for individuals with physical disabilities to reclaim—and, sometimes discover—their love for physical activity. Do physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to catch up? In "The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports," featured

Viewpoints: December 2023

Dec 1, 2023/Column

APTA welcomes your opinions and encourages diverse voices.

School-Based Physical Therapy in the Age of COVID-19

Sep 1, 2020/Feature

PTs have learned from their experiences with remote service provision and are prepared for a variety of scenarios in the new school year.

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Vestibular Disorders

May 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Vestibular Disorders

New Medicare Home Health Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Jan 29, 2019/News

Private practice physical therapists (PTs) aren't the only ones facing major changes in the way Medicare provides reimbursement: PTs and other providers in the home health setting will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning next year. APTA can help you get up to speed. Coming in early March:

Supervision and Teamwork

PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.

Supervision of Students Under Medicare Part B

May 22, 2019/Article

Get clarification on the circumstances under which students may participate in the provision of outpatient therapy services to Medicare patients.

APTA Practice Advisory: Primary Care Physical Therapy

Oct 16, 2025/Resource

Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.

APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry Again Receives QCDR Designation for MIPS Reporting, Adds New Measures

Jan 21, 2020/News

APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry has been approved for the fourth year in a row by CMS as a qualified clinical data registry.