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Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

Study: High-Intensity Exercise Shows Promise for Patients With PD

Dec 18, 2017/News

Authors of a new study say that while more research needs to be done, their RCT has proven high-intensity treadmill exercise to be safe for individuals with PD, with indications that sufficiently vigorous treadmill work 3 times a week slowed severity at 6 months.

Making Change: The State of PT Student Debt

Jun 1, 2023/Feature

Recent DPT grads carry an average of more than $80,000 in student debt. Even if you aren't one of them, here’s why you should care and what's being done to mitigate it.

Overcoming Patient Misbeliefs

Dec 1, 2015/Feature

Patients may hold strong beliefs about their health or health care that are not supported by evidence or facts. How can you best educate individuals without alienating them-and still promote optimal outcomes?

CSM 2015 Highlights

Apr 1, 2015/Feature

CSM 2015 was one of APTA's largest ever, with approximately 9,000 attendees, speakers, and guests. If you were there, here's a recap. If you weren't there, here's a sampling of what you missed.

A Friendly Reminder

Feb 1, 2015/Column

Social media can be great for public relations, but they also present conundrums.

Rude Welcome

Nov 1, 2015/Column

This PT should seek treatment for a cold shoulder. The last of 3 scenarios on the various faces of bullying and their ethical ramifications.

Declaration of (Unlikely) Independence

Dec 1, 2015/Column

Why the majority of workers are employees in the eyes of the law.

We Went to D.C. to Advocate for Our Profession. Here's What It Was Like

Sep 29, 2021/Perspective

What happens during an APTA advocacy event? An experienced advocate and two first-timers share their experiences.