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A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jun 1, 2025/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.

Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

APTA President's Message | Advancing Our Payment, Together

Apr 1, 2026/Column

Every profession has a defining challenge — the one issue that shapes its future more than any other. For us, that challenge is payment.

The Value of the Mirror

Aug 1, 2016/Column

When you look in it, see your clients, too.

Defining Moment: The Big Impact of a Tiny Human Being

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Decades later, one PT recounts the lasting impression of a very special patient.

Viewpoints: December 2024

Dec 1, 2024/Column

President's Note: Taking Stock While Looking Ahead

What to Expect When They're Expecting: PTs Who Treat Patients During & After Pregnancy

Dec 1, 2017/Feature

Many women's health PTs treat patients during and after pregnancy. Here are some of the services they offer-and why they say it's important to spread the word to other health care professionals.

Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary

People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.

Securing Legal Counsel & Finding an Attorney

Sep 1, 2019/Article

For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.

Value-Based Payment

Oct 1, 2019/Article

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