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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.

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.

Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH)

Jun 27, 2017/Clinical Summary

This clinical summary provides the clinician with information to care for individuals with UVH across the Patient-Client Management model.

Student Focus: APTA Geriatrics

Sep 1, 2024/Column

Practice in geriatrics doesn't have a limited focus. Why every day is something different.

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.

The Big Pictures in the 2024 Fee Schedule

Nov 15, 2023/Article

Don't overlook the details, of course, but also consider these four broad messages the rule is sending.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

Jun 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

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

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.

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.