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APTA Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

Feb 1, 2024/Feature

Last October, millions saw the impact of physical therapy through APTA's videos, ads, and more.

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

May 1, 2024/Column

After a long search for a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.

Falls Responsible for 90% of Injury-Related ED and Hospital Visits Among 65+

May 27, 2021/Review

A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants Under Medicare

Dec 17, 2024/Article

Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.

Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2025/CPG

This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.

Forefoot Alignment Measurement

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with foot and ankle disorders

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A)

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

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.

Modified Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y)

Sep 11, 2023/Test & Measure

Used to stage Parkinson disease by level of severity related to impairments, especially postural instability, and activity limitations.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Multiple Sclerosis

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) for Shoulder Conditions

Jun 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures disorders of the upper limbs; change or function over time.