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Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Flash Action Strategy Resources

Aug 20, 2024/Members Only

Check out the following resources about the APTA Flash Action Strategy.

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children and Adolescents

Jan 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs play an active role in the rehabilitation and habilitation of children with SCI.

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

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.

Bottom Line, NSC Is the Conference for Students

Nov 18, 2019/Perspective

It never occurred to me what a good opportunity going to NSC would be.

Defining Moment | An Ounce of Prevention

Sep 1, 2025/Column

One PT’s longtime passion for helping older adults and preventive health combined into a promising career in falls prevention.

Take Your Vacation — You Earned It! Six Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Nov 16, 2021/Perspective

Easing the stress of the demands on our profession.