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May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.
APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.
Apr 12, 2021/Review
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
Jun 21, 2018/Perspective
I decided to focus all of my energy on school. And when I say “all,” I'm speaking literally.
May 21, 2019/Perspective
It started at APTA's Annual Conference in Boston in 2005. I was walking back to the hotel with my colleague and fellow PTA Kerry Williams. We had a late dinner and decided to stop at a fast food restaurant for ice cream. That's when I saw a mother and her two kids, a brother and sister ages maybe 9 and
APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
Feb 24, 2021/News
The spot, to be distributed nationwide, is a call to increase physical activity—and seek PTs and PTAs to help improve and restore movement.