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APTA Results (361 Results)

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Our Profession Should Be Community-Minded—and Community-Invested

Jun 4, 2019/Perspective

Our research showed the community was unaware of physical therapy and its role in prevention, beyond catastrophic care.

Muscular Dystrophy (MD): Duchenne and Becker (DBMD)

Jan 19, 2014/Clinical Summary

PTs help people with DBMD improve their quality of life.

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®)

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Estimates an individual’s 10-year probability of incurring a hip or other major osteoporotic fracture.

Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU)

May 22, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses delirium among patients in the intensive care unit.

Cervical Arterial Dysfunction (CAD) Assessment (Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency (VBI) Test, Vertebral Artery Test (VAT), Neck Extension-Rotation Test)

Dec 20, 2015/Test & Measure

Evaluates the integrity of blood supply to the brain.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.

Student Focus: American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Mar 1, 2025/Column

Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, interviews Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, president of American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

Pediatric Reach Test (PRT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

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

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.