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Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Jun 25, 2017/Clinical Summary

CP is a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.

Telehealth: What's Next?

Dec 1, 2020/Column

We made a variety of temporary gains in patients' remote access to physical therapist services. Now we need to make them permanent.

Success Story | From Data to Action: Reducing Hold Status Overutilization

Oct 1, 2025/Success Story

Examining hold status uncovered planning gaps, leading to better communication and outcomes for one organization.

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (FRT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

Jun 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs help children with ASD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

No One Way To Be a PT

Jun 10, 2021/Perspective

This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.

5 Ways the CDC Guidance Shows How Physical Therapy Is Leading the Way in Post-COVID-19 Care

Jul 21, 2021/Perspective

APTA's academies and sections have been ahead of the curve in releasing guidance for post-COVID-19 outcome measures.

Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This survey was developed as a relevant short version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) for a specific population.

Stroke, Part I: Overview and Classification

May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary

This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.