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Before You Buy: 26 Key Questions to Ask Suppliers

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

Before purchasing a product, PTs and PTAs should ask a lot of questions. Some may be obvious. Others aren't. Here's what PTs, PTAs, and suppliers say are the questions to ask - and the answers to listen for - to help ensure you're making the right decision.

Self-Insured Health Plans and Physical Therapist Services

Jun 1, 2016/Column

Should you tap the market? Some points to consider.

Modality Realities

Jun 1, 2016/Column

A PTA's concern about an aspect of the care plan is dismissed.

A Delegate Balance

Jul 1, 2016/Column

Direction and supervision of support personnel requires patient-centered decision-making at all times.

Great Expectations

May 1, 2016/Column

Remember, you can’t spell "realistic" without "real."

The Balancing Act

Jul 1, 2016/Column

That's just what it is-an act. There's a better way.

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.

Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations

Jan 16, 2025/CPG

The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations website has an active portfolio of clinical practice guidance recommendations and related resources such as webinars and podcasts for professionals, as well as patient/caregiver education.

Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB)

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the influence of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory input on standing balance.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.