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Defining Moment | What Is Physical Therapy, Really?

Dec 1, 2025/Column

A chance conversation with an old friend opened one PT's eyes to how easily patient trust can be lost.

Defining Moment | From Nonclinical to Clinical and Back Again

Oct 1, 2025/Column

One PT reflects on a career shaped by unexpected turns, personal discovery, and the enduring impact of patient care.

Accreditation Innovation: The Future of Physical Therapy Education

Oct 7, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify APTA is ushering in a historic change in physical therapy education: the merger of CAPTE and ABPTRFE into a single integrated accreditation body. This unification will streamline processes, reduce burdens on programs, and strengthen

Float On: Rose Parade Will Include Float Promoting Physical Therapy

Dec 29, 2021/News

APTA’s California chapter will highlight the profession and the people it serves in the high-profile event.

Remembering Lucinda A. Pfalzer: A Leader Within the Physical Therapy Community

Dec 31, 2025/Article

Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Pfalzer passed away on Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 67. An APTA member for 35 years, Pfalzer demonstrated a lifelong passion for advocating on behalf of clinicians while advancing research and clinical innovation in physical therapy.

CMS Requests Accelerated Medicaid Provider Revalidations: What PTs Need to Know

Apr 27, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has asked all state Medicaid agencies to conduct a "swift revalidation" of certain Medicaid providers identified as high‑risk for fraud, waste, and abuse, while also directing states to develop a broader provider revalidation strategy within 30 days. Although

COVID-19 Vaccine News, March 5, 2021

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

APTA joins national vaccine campaign, Biden updates distribution timeline, insurers launch pilot program, and more.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Beyond Wound Closure: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Nov 22, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)   Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the

Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member

Awards

This award acknowledges an outstanding new faculty member who is pursuing a career as an academician and has demonstrated excellence as exemplified by the professional career of Margaret L. Moore.

APTA Knowledge Bowl

Join your colleagues for this high-energy event that allows students from DPT programs across the country to test their knowledge and prep for the National Physical Therapy Examination.