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Patient Screenings

Screening empowers physical therapists to provide proactive, patient-centered care.

Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Speak Out on Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule: Here's How

Feb 26, 2017/News

APTA is making it easy for members to let CMS know what they think.

Supervision and Teamwork

PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.

Hypertension in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [NICE NG136]

Aug 28, 2019/CPG

Covers identifying and treating primary hypertension in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.

Definitions: Fraud, Abuse, and Waste

Aug 3, 2020/Article

Review and understand the key terms of health care fraud, abuse, and waste to prevent and mitigate risks in your practice.

APTA Has Helped Me Grow

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

I wanted to get outside of my comfort zone.