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Mar 1, 2022/Column
A PT recalls overcoming her own obstacles to become a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and help others reach their goals.
Apr 12, 2023/Review
Each facility type could see a 3.7% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic ideas.
Nov 1, 2020/Column
Physical therapy can help heal emotional wounds, too.
Dec 22, 2025/Article
In this review: If you see Medicare patients, changes to the Quality Payment Program in 2026 may have an impact on your practice. Review APTA's resources on the QPP to figure out if you are an eligible provider or practice. If you already participate in QPP, read more to find out what changes are coming
Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.
Jul 17, 2024/Test & Measure
SEBT is a reliable, responsive, and clinically relevant tool often used in the return to sport phase of rehabilitation. It is a simple yet challenging test to perform, and it can be time-consuming.
Aug 24, 2017/Clinical Summary
Provides background on the various mechanisms, classification, and physical therapy management of individuals with TBI, including those in the military.
Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Mar 31, 2018/Test & Measure
Used for patients diagnosed with idiopathic PD of any stage, according to the Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y).
May 1, 2020/Test & Measure
