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Tracking Changes in the Regulatory Environment

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Updates, tips, and resources.

What Is the PROMISe of Global Outcome Measures? 3 Things You Need to Know

Sep 4, 2018/Perspective

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are pivotal to assessing and achieving high-quality care.

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),

Finding Your Moment: Passion for #PTadvocacy

Feb 13, 2017/Perspective

I realized that we aren't "just students," rather we are future professionals and we can start making a difference now.

New APTA-Supported CPG Looks at Best Ways to Improve Walking Speed, Distance for Individuals After Stroke, Brain Injury, and Incomplete SCI

Jan 7, 2020/Review

Aerobic walking training and virtual reality treadmill training are the interventions most strongly tied to improvements.

Cancer Rehabilitation Month Champions Healing Beyond Treatment

Jun 2, 2025/Perspective

Members of APTA Oncology share information and resources about Cancer Rehabilitation Month, a new public awareness campaign.

Competency-Based Education for Physical Therapists

Aug 9, 2022/Podcast

Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.

PTJ Author Interview: Projected Physical Therapist Shortages Through 2037

Apr 22, 2025/Podcast

Dall and Manal are co-authors of the article "Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation.”

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, March 2017

Mar 14, 2017/News

Highlighting recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.

Medicare Claims Audits

PTs are under increasing pressure to ensure compliance with coverage, payment, coding, documentation, and billing requirements.