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Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)

Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure

This is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care.

4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision - 2024

Dec 1, 2024/CPG

This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include

Living Concussion Guidelines: Guideline for Concussion and Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 Years of Age or Older

May 31, 2018/CPG

This website helps health care professionals manage adults with concussion or prolonged postconcussion symptoms.

Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis: Clinicians and Authors Discuss the New Clinical Practice Guideline from APTA

May 22, 2023/Podcast

A discussion to help PTs care for patients with shoulder OA.

Online APTA Live Event to Explore the Impact of Recent Report on Virtual MSK Care

Jun 10, 2024/News

Join us June 27 for a live online discussion on the recently released report confirming that virtual health technologies, when guided by a PT, deliver ″clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function″ for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for Acute Low Back Pain Via Referral From Orthopedist

45-year-old male 3 days after onset of acute low back pain (LBP) with (L) LE pain into posterior thigh to knee.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.

Truncated Arch-Height Ratio

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.

Barthel Index

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: Older adults.