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Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.
Feb 1, 2026/Article
The APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library makes it easier for members to find, use, and trust the latest evidence in one organized, searchable place. Beyond its convenience, the library is designed to support day-to-day clinical decision-making and help PTs and PTAs stay ahead in emerging areas of
Jun 1, 2018/Column
Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.
Jun 26, 2020/Test & Measure
Nov 1, 2021/Test & Measure
The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness originally
Nov 19, 2024/Perspective
What I learned from the course content and from the experience of disciplining myself to meet the challenge.
Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.
Aug 12, 2013/Test & Measure
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – stage 1 (mild), stage 2 (moderate), stage 3 (severe), stage 4 (very severe)(1)
Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.
Jun 5, 2024/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.