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Viewpoints: May 2023

May 1, 2023/Article

Kudos to two recent Defining Moment authors, and a PT with a rare condition works to remember her “why.”

Getting Back on Track (and Field) After Pregnancy

Jul 1, 2016/Column

Giving birth begat a new career.

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.

APTA's Registry Is a Bridge Between Research and Practice: A Q&A With Fox Rehab's Megan Valenzano

Jun 23, 2021/Perspective

APTA spoke with Megan Valenzano, PT, DPT, compliance officer and director of regulatory affairs at Fox Rehabilitation, about her experience with APTA's Registry, lessons learned, and the Registry's role in advancing the profession.

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.

The Patient as a Whole

Dec 4, 2019/Perspective

Learning the best techniques and latest research is important, but it is not the only way to impact patient treatment.

APTA Advocacy in Action: 2019 Wins, and What's on Our Radar for 2020

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

APTA is taking the advocacy lead on a number of bills impacting the physical therapy profession and the patients we serve that may be addressed in the 116th Congress.

Proposed FY '24 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Few Surprises

Apr 12, 2023/Review

Each facility type could see a 3.7% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic ideas.

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (FRT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.