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Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

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.

IMPROVE VTE Risk Model

Oct 31, 2021/Test & Measure

The IMPROVE VTE Risk Model is an assessment tool that is used to discriminate risk of developing validated venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are critically ill, based on clinical variables.1

Disciplinary Action Procedural Document

Jan 1, 2026/Article

APTA has developed this Disciplinary Action Procedural Document to establish principles to guide the Ethics and Judicial Committee and Board of Directors in processing complaints against a member of APTA.

Viewpoints

Aug 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Professional Pulse

May 9, 2020/Magazine

APTA Leading the Way; PTJ Editors Choice; Student Focus; APTA Member Value

A Lucky Patient Encounter Provides Answers

Aug 1, 2021/Column

It wasn't until she saw patients with the same rare condition that a PT realized what had been plaguing her own body for years.

Two Degrees, Many Variables

May 9, 2020/Column

The journey of a PT/anthropologist.

Cash-Based Practice: It's Complicated

Aug 1, 2021/Column

Thinking about going cash-based? You still won't be completely free of constraints.

Viewpoints

May 9, 2020/Magazine

Viewpoints: Online Comments

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants Under Medicare

Dec 17, 2024/Article

Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.