Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.

Nov 22, 2021/Article

Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Provides information on best practice for mentoring colleagues, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, postprofessional students, residents and fellows.

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

This data includes the number of PTA licenses issued, as reported by FSBPT, per 100,000 people in each state.

Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the designation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, or both, as a medically under-served population.

Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Component dues shall be collected at association headquarters.

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Addresses the responsibility of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to ensure that the best interests of the person remain at the center of services provided.

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's role in supporting the continued use of evidence-based complementary and integrative interventions in physical therapist practice.