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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.

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.

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.

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.

PTJ: New Workforce Forecast Projects PT Shortages Through 2037

Mar 4, 2025/News

Original survey data from APTA provides unique input to the forecast’s findings.

Joint Decision

Aug 1, 2017/Column

Ethics In Practice: Joint Decision

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.