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Tracking Changes in the Regulatory Environment

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Updates, tips, and resources.

APTA Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

Feb 1, 2024/Feature

Last October, millions saw the impact of physical therapy through APTA's videos, ads, and more.

A Different Kind of Group Therapy

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Identifying and addressing a chronic need.

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)

Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

Providing Offsite Wellness Services

May 9, 2020/Column

What you need to know about offering health and wellness services at gyms and public pools.

Combined Sections Meeting: Better Together and Bigger Than Ever

May 1, 2018/Feature

The Combined Sections Meeting brought more than 17,000 people to New Orleans-yet another record-breaking attendance for the annual conference of the association’s 18 specialty sections.

Understanding Targeted Probe and Educate

Jul 1, 2018/Column

This CMS program is designed to help providers and suppliers reduce claim denials and appeals. Here's what to know if you're contacted.

Careers in Physical Therapy

Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.

APTA Statement on Peterson Health Technology Institute's Report on Virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions Health Technology Assessment

Jun 5, 2024/Statement

The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.

New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health Outcomes

Sep 3, 2025/Article

For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response