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Defining Moment | Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Jul 1, 2025/Column

How one early experience of belonging at APTA CSM helped a young PT overcome imposter syndrome and dedicate his career to service.

APTA Opposes Education Department's Final Rule Restricting Federal Student Loans

May 1, 2026/News

APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.

The Spark of Passion

May 1, 2017/Column

Seeing parallels in a devastating event.

Surgery Offers No Advantages in Treatment of Achilles' Ruptures

Apr 19, 2022/Review

A study found that both open-repair and minimally invasive procedures resulted in outcomes similar to nonsurgical treatment.

The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

Mar 29, 2023/Article

Don't let the May 11 end of the PHE take you by surprise: Here's a rundown of where things will stand — and how you might be affected.

Motor Activity Log (MAL)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures amount of use (AOU) and quality of movement (QOM) of the affected arm in a person with hemiplegia following a stroke.

Pain Centralization

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

This test is used to obtain information with regard to centralization or peripheralization of pain or other symptom behavior as a response to testing in specific directions or mechanical loading.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.

Association Profile

Jan 30, 2026/Open Access

The Association Profile includes a high-level overview of the association, including the strategic plan, association structure, staff structure, and quick facts about the physical therapy profession.

Viewpoints: July 2022

Jul 1, 2022/Column

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