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5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.

Vitals Are Still Vital, Now More Than Ever

Feb 22, 2022/Perspective

The importance of measuring and monitoring vitals has become even more relevant in the wake of the pandemic.

Local Coverage Determinations Under Medicare

Sep 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs and PTAs should know about the process.

Viewpoints: June 2024

Jun 1, 2024/Column

President's Note, Forum

2022 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture: Addressing the Profession's DEI 'Disability'

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

Lecturer Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.

Functional Axial Rotation (FAR)

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.

Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with Parkinson disease (PD)

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Apr 29, 2013/Test & Measure

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) (also known as "Gait Speed") for Parkinson Disease