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New APTA Action Plan Charts a Course to Strengthen DEI

Jul 7, 2023/News

The plan offers up real-world strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion both within APTA and throughout the profession.

Why Isn't Postpartum Physical Therapy Standard Practice? It Should Be

May 9, 2022/Perspective

This is when physical therapy can have a strong impact — during a time of healing, hormonal shifts, and altered body mechanics.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Apr 16, 2026/Clinical Summary

Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Functional Composite (MSFC)

Jan 5, 2024/Test & Measure

Measures limitations and unidimensionality of prior existing functional status outcomes such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

Coronavirus Update: February 24

Feb 24, 2021/Roundup

Maximizing mask performance, COVID-19 rehab units, vaccine supply and delivery news, and more.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

Protecting the Flame: 10 Tips to Help You Avoid Burnout

Nov 24, 2021/Perspective

If you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, you're not alone.

APTA, Other Provider Groups, Urge Congress To Take Action on Payment Cuts

Aug 2, 2021/News

A recent letter to House and Senate leaders is part of a larger advocacy push to avoid a potential crisis in patient access to care.