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Recommendations And Nominations For National Office

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Recommendations for elected office in the American Physical Therapy Association may be submitted by any individual member.

Advocacy and Why It’s For You – #XchangeSA

Mar 10, 2020/Podcast

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on advocacy.

Defensible Documentation

Document effectively while providing patient and client care.

Study: Rates of Physical Therapy Low for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep 18, 2023/Review

An analysis of more than 13,000 children with ASD reveals an "unmet need," even among those with high levels of motor impairment.

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.

APTA Co-Sponsored Study: Seeing a PT First for LBP Lowers Odds of Early and Long-Term Opioid Use

Sep 25, 2019/Review

Patients decreased their odds of early opioid use by between 85% and 91%, and lowered their odds of long-term opioid use by 73% to 78%.

PTJ: New CPG Supported by APTA Provides Guidance on PT Treatment of Individuals With Heart Failure

Feb 5, 2020/Review

Nine evidence-based action statements for the evaluation and management of patients with heart failure and two algorithms for clinical decision making.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

Regulatory Action Center

Use templated letters to take action on payment and regulatory issues impacting your practice.