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Jul 1, 2025/Column
Annabelle Hu, SPT, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Oct 12, 2022/Roundup
In advance of APTA's Oct. 28-29 long COVID live online course, food for thought (and practice).
Jan 19, 2022/Roundup
Life experiences can affect the human genome. Physical therapy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge.
Jun 5, 2023/News
The nonbinding commitment calls for increased rehabilitation funding, wider availability, public and provider education, and more research.
Jun 8, 2023/News
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will add to its funding portfolio when CoHSTAR winds down in 2025.
Oct 2, 2025/News
APTA-championed legislation, which would help bolster the physical therapy workforce, especially in rural and underserved areas, was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Morgan Griffith, R-Va. If enacted, this legislation would add PTs to the
Mar 1, 2024/Column
Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, leads the Center for Health Services Training and Research.
Apr 1, 2018/Magazine
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Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.