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Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-2 and GAD-7)

Dec 28, 2022/Test & Measure

This brief self-report measure was developed to help identify people who may have generalized anxiety disorder.

APTA: Cancer Related Fatigue Screening and Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jan 4, 2023/CPG

This guideline recommends measurement tools that health care providers should use to screen for and assess cancer-related fatigue in individuals with cancer.

University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)

Apr 22, 2022/Test & Measure

URICA measures a using a patient's readiness to change self-reported questionnaire that categorizes the patient into one of the 4 following stages: precontemplation, contemplation, action, or maintenance.

APTA Practice Advisory: Screening Patients for Anxiety

Jun 28, 2023/Resource

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should be prepared to take part in patient screenings for anxiety.

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist Infographic

Feb 8, 2023/Infographic

Digital health solutions, which are increasingly being used by physical therapists now, refer to the use of virtual tools to deliver health care services or enable better health.

Referral To Physical Therapy

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's position on referral to physical therapy.

Position on Research

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.

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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Pelvic Stabilization Systems on Pelvic Movement During Maximal Isometric Trunk Extension and Flexion Muscle Contractions

Mar 31, 1987/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two pelvic fixation

Commentary

Mar 31, 1987/Research

I would like to begin by commending Petersen and associates for their excellent

Physical Fitness Program for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders A Clinical Report

Mar 31, 1987/Practice

The current practice of physical therapy rarely addresses the needs of patients

Perceptions of Physical Therapy Competencies in Rheumatology Physical Therapists Versus Rheumatologists

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The purpose of this article is to report the differences in perceptions among three

Effects of Interferential Current Stimulation for Treatment of Subjects with Recurrent Jaw Pain

Feb 28, 1987/Research

This study evaluated the effectiveness of interferential current stimulation (ICS)

Evaluation of Joint Mobilization Treatment A Method

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a method for evaluating the effects

Comparison of Two Continuous Passive Motion Protocols for Patients with Total Knee Implants

Feb 28, 1987/Research

We compared the effects of continuous passive motion (CPM) given for a minimum

Reliability of the Attraction Method for Measuring Lumbar Spine Backward Bending

Feb 28, 1987/Research

The distraction method is one method used to measure forward bending of the spine.

Journals Relevant to Practice

Feb 28, 1987/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

In a recent article (Physical

Reliability and Validity of Goniometric Measurements at the Knee

Jan 31, 1987/Research

The purposes of this study were to assess 1) the intertester reliability of goniometric