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2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Speak Out on Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule: Here's How

Feb 26, 2017/News

APTA is making it easy for members to let CMS know what they think.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

A Hundred Times, YES!

Aug 12, 2018/Perspective

Here are some things I learned about how to make the best of conference week.

Mary McMillan Visionary Leader Lecture Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors one physical therapist who has made inspirational, significant, and impactful contributions to the profession. This is APTA's most distinguished award.

APTA Private Practice Business Fundamentals Series

A Leadership and Business Development Program for Physical Therapy Professionals The American Physical Therapy Association and APTA Private Practice present the Business Fundamentals Series, a 10-week virtual program combining interactive training and networking. Designed for clinicians, practice owners,

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening

Nov 10, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension.

Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

This website helps health care professionals manage children and adolescents with concussion or prolonged postconcussion symptoms.

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.