Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the degree to which an individual is able to perform upper extremity and lower extremity functional activities.

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.

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

Jul 14, 2023/Statement

The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days. 

Jun 30, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary describes a 21-item self-assessment survey to assess the extent to which heart failure (HF) affects the patient’s activities of daily living and quality of life. The higher the score, the more severe the limitations.

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

FAI is a major cause of hip dysfunction in young adults and is a proposed risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA).

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to classify mobility based on distances used in the home, school, and community and assistive devices used.

Oct 19, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses health-related quality of life from the client/patient's perspective