Muscle testing is a skill used by physical therapists and provides insight into the functional capabilities of a client's muscle. See common tests and tips....

White boarding in physical therapy has many benefits. See how whiteboard can improve client care and enhance physical therapy practice operations. ...

The DASH is both a body-structure function and an activity-level self-report questionnaire used by physical therapists. Learn more about the DASH and QuickDASH....

The Tinetti Balance Test is an activity-level outcome measure designed to assess balance, fall risk, and gait function in seniors. Learn more in our blog....

Elderly Mobility Scale is used to assess functioning in older adults. Read our blog for tips on how to use, administer and score the Elderly Mobility Scale....

Physical therapy internships are required for every accredited physical therapy or assistant program. See considerations for choosing an internship....

Physical therapists residency enrollees find themselves in between full-time student and full-time therapist life. See how to apply for a PT residency program....

Thomas Test is used by physical therapists to test for the length of muscles that cross the hip joint. Get instruction for how to perform and measure this test....

Physical therapy EMRs are used by physical therapist to capture, store and use. See a feature and pricing comparison of the best physical therapy EMRs....

The Functional Independence Measure has been used in PT for decades but it’s not for everyone. Find out what it measures and who the best population is for FIM....

PT medical abbreviations are used as shorthand for documentation. See a list of the most common and find out how to use them with purpose, quality and clarity....

Online physical therapy resources help PTs stay current with the changing healthcare landscape. See our list of the best resources for physical therapists....

Physical therapy humor can be among the many tools that PTs use to improve the health of clients. Get physical therapy jokes and learn how to best use humor....

Physical therapy telehealth offers numerous benefits to therapists and clients alike. Find out what the benefits are and what you need to get started....

Physical therapy benchmarks are a requirement for proving that a patient’s care is medically necessary. Learn the types of benchmarks and proper billing....

Therapeutic activities are one category of intervention used frequently by physical therapists. Learn why they're important and how to properly bill for them....

Travel physical therapy affords you the flexibility of living almost anywhere along with a nice salary, but is it for you? Discover more about this career path....

Concierge physical therapy is used to describe services provided to clients in a personalized and individualized manner. Discover its upsides and downsides....

The BOT-2 is a great resource for physical and occupational therapists to test their clients' motor skills. Learn how to use it in your practice....

Home exercise programs are one of the most powerful tools in a physical therapist’s toolbox. Discover the benefits and downsides along with payment details....

Top rated physical therapy schools can be found not only by searching the internet for a list of PT school rankings but also by making a list of the elements of a DPT program that are important to you and comparing schools that fulfill your own personal criteria. ...

The profession of Physical Therapy is trending toward more and more specialization in 2021 as we recognize how patient outcomes are improved when therapists can reach a level of expertise and mastery in their field....