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2017's Top Stories From PT in Motion News

Jan 1, 2018/Roundup

The past year was another eventful one for the physical therapy profession, and with more than 270 stories posted during 2017, readers of PT in Motion News were able to keep up with a wide range of developments, from payment to research to new APTA offerings. Here are 7 of the most-read stories from

Viewpoints

May 1, 2018/Magazine

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6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Stroke

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic capacity; gait.

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how neck pain with or without concomitant upper extremity symptoms affects ability to manage everyday life activities.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Ankle Disorders

Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Non-surgical Medical Care and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jan 30, 2025/CPG

This guideline, supported by the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Quebec Rehabilitation Network, and Quebec Pain Research Network, provides 25 evidence-based recommendations and 15 consensus recommendations.

Resources for Teaching Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy Education

Feb 4, 2025/Resource

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.

Massive Cyberattack: UnitedHealth Group Offers Workarounds, HHS Weighs In

Mar 6, 2024/Article

The Feb. 21 hack has created ongoing patient access problems, shut down claims processes, and prevented payment.

Providing a Safe Alternative to Opioids: Resources for Pain Management

Feb 11, 2020/Article

PTs and PTAs have a responsibility to understand the scope of the epidemic and its potential impact on their patients and clients.

New Fed Report Points to a Pattern of Improper Denials in Medicare Advantage

May 11, 2022/News

The findings from the HHS Inspector General's office echo APTA's longstanding concerns with the system.