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Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).

APTA-Backed Bipartisan House Bill Takes Aim at PTA Differential

Oct 13, 2021/News

The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.

Would You Recognize the Symptoms of ALS?

Jun 21, 2023/Article

When it comes to ALS, early diagnosis is important. Be aware of the indicators.

Defining Moment | A Melding of My Two Passions

Nov 1, 2025/Column

An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.

Researcher Spotlight | Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Advancing Physical Therapy Education

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Discover how one trailblazer’s decades of research and mentorship is supporting the next generation of innovators.

Study: Female PT Earnings Trail Male PT Earnings by 10%

Apr 6, 2022/Review

Researchers analyzing data from a U.S. Census survey found gaps regardless of practice setting or geographical region.

Study Finds Physical Therapy Could Contribute to Reversal of Prediabetes Risk

Nov 13, 2025/Review

In this review: Factors related to reversal of prediabetes in patients from a cardiovascular risk program during 2019- 2023 (BMC Research, open access). The Message In this study, patients with prediabetes — defined as elevated glycemia levels not meeting diagnostic criteria for diabetes — enrolled in

Tapping the Upper Limits of Our Potential

Feb 1, 2018/Article

The key is to strive for it.

100 Days of Service Member Profile: Ricardo Fernandez, PT, PhD

Oct 5, 2021/Perspective

"I have made it my mission in life to spend my time honoring our nation's veterans, service members, and their families."

500 Member Advocates Push for Change During APTA Capitol Hill Day

Aug 12, 2025/Open Access

Meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, expanding access to PT falls screening and prevention, increasing access to pelvic health physical therapy, and expanding locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. These pertinent issues were at the forefront of conversations, as 500 APTA members