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Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.
Oct 5, 2022/Roundup
Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with these stories from members about what locked in their love for the profession.
Dec 1, 2019/Column
A travel writer's journey leads to a career in physical therapy.
Jan 11, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs conduct a detailed examination and develop a comprehensive plan of care to improve and maintain many aspects of physical function.
Jun 1, 2024/Column
President's Note, Forum
Jul 1, 2018/Magazine
Online Comments
May 24, 2021/Review
A new study points to evidence that exercise rehabilitation works for a patient population that's sometimes excluded from rehab research.
Feb 23, 2022/Roundup
Revised physical therapy guidelines, new subvariant, link between long COVID and type 2 diabetes, and more.
Jul 24, 2023/Roundup
Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.
Feb 4, 2026/Article
Efforts from APTA members and staff led to 26 million-plus people having direct access to physical therapist services – and that's just one of the 21 regulatory policy changes APTA staff advocated for in 2025. In 2025, APTA members and staff successfully advocated for meaningful payment reforms with
