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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Services

Effective Aug. 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 application cycle, the Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Service ended. APTA thanks the PTACAS work group — PTA program faculty, admissions committee chairs, and program directors — who helped create application content, set

Hard to Reconcile

Oct 1, 2018/Column

A case in which 'old school' won't do.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Jul 18, 2026/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.

Rib-Pelvis Distance Test

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures presence of lumbar vertebral fracture.

Researchers: 1 in 3 People Worldwide Had a Condition That Rehab Could've Helped

Jan 5, 2021/Review

A global study of disease burden finds a glaring need for rehab in primary care.

Become a Sponsor on the APTA Learning Center

The APTA Learning Center accepts paid links to CEU courses offered by businesses.

Professional Decision Making on the Line

Feb 1, 2022/Column

Every practice setting has its challenges and special circumstances, but they all share professional expectations and responsibilities.

Treating Olympic Athletes: A Golden Opportunity

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.

Defining Moment: The Glue Holding It All Together

Nov 5, 2024/Podcast

Allen Wicken, PT, MSPT, a longtime physical therapist and APTA member, reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.