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University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

Study: Sitting Time Ups Mortality Risk Among Cancer Survivors With Low or No PA

Feb 7, 2022/Review

Sitting times of six or more hours per day increased mortality risk among the inactive — but not for survivors who met PA guidelines.

APTA and Patient, Provider Groups Continue PTA Differential Push

Feb 9, 2022/News

In a joint letter to congressional leaders, APTA and 11 other groups urge adoption of legislation to address the PTA payment cut.

Why PTCAS?

PTCAS offers a single, efficient process for applicants to apply to multiple programs with one, web-based application. Additionally PTCAS provides interview and assessment services, criminal background checks and analytics.

Finding My Way: “It’s hard work”

Nov 30, 2017/Perspective

Ryan Johnson describes himself as workaholic. But he isn't complaining, because he loves going to work. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Ryan discusses the advice he received from a mentor and how he applies it to his hectic career schedule. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

APTA Exhibits at 2019 NCSL Legislative Summit

Aug 9, 2019/News

APTA was again a leading exhibitor at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit, this year held August 5-8 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Numerous state lawmakers from across the country visited the APTA booth, where staff and members of the Tennessee

Interventions for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA (CPG+)

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Passive Head-Shaking Nystagmus Test (pHSN)

Jun 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses for latent spontaneous vestibular nystagmus through rapid, passive, head shaking around a vertical axis for the detection of vestibulopathies in dizzy patients.