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Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
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APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Measures passive non-weightbearing goniometric measure of rear-foot inversion and eversion range of motion
Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.
Used to evaluate symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy and their effect on physical activity; can be used to determine clinical severity and provide a guideline for treatment and for monitoring the effect of treatment.
