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Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.

New APTA-Supported CPG Looks at Best Ways to Improve Walking Speed, Distance for Individuals After Stroke, Brain Injury, and Incomplete SCI

Jan 7, 2020/Review

Aerobic walking training and virtual reality treadmill training are the interventions most strongly tied to improvements.

Study: Home Is a Better Bet Than Hospitals for Achieving More PA Poststroke

May 22, 2018/Review

There's no place like home for engaging in the levels of physical activity that can aid in recovery poststroke—at least compared with hospitals.

The Latest Patient Care Resources for APTA Members

Feb 13, 2025/Roundup

Resources to help guide your patient care are free to members and easy to find at apta.org. Here’s what was new in 2024.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines

Feb 1, 2015/CPG

These guidelines are for physicians/providers treating individuals qualifying under Colorado's Workers' Compensation Act.

Elevating the Conversation - Defining Moment

Jun 1, 2018/Podcast

There’s nothing like having the “This is what I want to do with my life!” epiphany. I’ve had two.

Researchers: Physical Inactivity Impacts a Host of Noncommunicable Diseases

Apr 12, 2021/Review

A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for CVA

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

83-year-old right-handed female 4 weeks after ischemic event of the left middle cerebral artery that resulted in right hemiplegia and mild aphasia. . .

Genetics in Physical Therapy Overview

Apr 19, 2019/Article

Many conditions and impairments encountered by PTs have genetic underpinnings, including diseases such as stroke, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer to name a few.

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.