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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Jun 10, 2019/Test & Measure

FGA is a modification of the Dynamic Gait Index and was created to help decrease the ceiling effect and improve reliability.

British Guideline on the Management of Asthma: A National Clinical Guideline [SIGN 158] [Revised]

Jul 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on management of adults, including pregnant women, adolescents and children with asthma.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 3. The Role of Repositioning

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides repositioning treatment recommendations for patients with positional plagiocephaly.

Management of Chronic Pain [SIGN 136] [Revised]

Aug 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers the management of chronic pain in adults, including pharmacological, physical, psychological, and nutrition therapies, as well as complementary and alternative medicine.

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.

Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.

Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.