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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.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Discovering a Second Career as a PTA

Jul 5, 2017/News

When it comes to pursuing a career as a PTA, it's never too late.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

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.

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.

Survey Reveals Differences in Readiness for Payment Reform Among Large Health Care Organizations

Jul 19, 2017/News

A new report from EY (formerly Ernst and Young) points out some significant differences in the ways larger health care providers are preparing—or not preparing—for value-driven care.

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).

Study: For Individuals With Knee OA, 3 Tests Can Predict Ability to Walk 6k Steps a Day

Nov 7, 2017/Review

Referral to rehabilitation may be of benefit to those with or at risk of knee OA not meeting one or more of these physical function thresholds.

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants Under Medicare

Dec 17, 2024/Article

Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.