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Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Study: Telehealth Has Improved Care Access in Disadvantaged Areas

Jun 21, 2022/Review

Researchers say the CMS telehealth waivers worked and should be made permanent.

Wheelchair User’s Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI)

Oct 28, 2014/Test & Measure

The WUSPI is a self-report measure of shoulder pain experienced during functional activities.

Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship, Grant Opportunities

Apr 17, 2018/News

The Foundation for Physical Therapy now is accepting applications for the 2018 Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and the 2018 Research Grants.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) (applied to patients who have had lower extremity total joint replacement)

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.

COVID-19 Outcome Measures for Physical Therapy

Jun 25, 2021/Podcast

In this APTA Live event, we will talk with members of the Cross-Academy/Section COVID-19 Core Outcome Measure Task Force about the physical therapy core outcome measures algorithms they developed — one for adults and one for children.

Another COVID-19 Challenge: Deferred Care in a 'Digital Divide'

Feb 12, 2021/Review

Researchers say large pockets of patients are simply opting out from care — with care for MSK conditions high on the list.