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School-Based Physical Therapy: Taking on Our Role During a Pandemic

Apr 21, 2021/Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.

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.

Membership Eligibility and Application Forms

There are multiple paths to join the APTA community.

Becoming a Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Read more.

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

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure

A 16-item self-report measure in which patients rate their balance confidence in performing several activities.

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

Jun 15, 2013/Test & Measure

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