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Letting the World Know About PTs and PTAs

May 1, 2023/Feature

APTA has launched programs aimed at successfully recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Americans with Disabilities: Role of APTA in Advocacy, Promotion, and Accommodation

Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.

Payment and Regulatory Update - July 21, 2021

Jul 21, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: 2022 Home Health and Fee Schedule Rules, Commercial Payer Update, Telehealth, NCCI edits, Utilization Management, Service Reviews, Payer Resources. 

Not at Home With This Decision

Oct 1, 2017/Column

A PTA has questions about a patient's best interest and a PT's motivation.

APTA Fit for Practice Initiative

We know the impact physical therapy can have on our patients, clients, and communities – but what about ourselves? APTA's Fit for Practice initiative is built to help PTs and PTAs grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. From career development to wellbeing, this initiative focuses on strategies

Providing Onsite Physical Therapist Services

Jul 1, 2019/Feature

These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.

Study: As Few as 3.7 Minutes of Short-Burst Vigorous PA Lowers Cancer Risk

Aug 28, 2023/Review

Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.

Five Tips for Working With the Injured Runner

Aug 24, 2021/Perspective

As clinicians we want to optimize our ability to return our patients and clients to their desired sports.

Event Commitments

Safe Events APTA cares about creating a safe environment for every event participant. We do this by working with local partners to monitor nearby safety concerns, hiring security to safeguard event spaces, sharing how the emergency notification systems work, and stocking emergency response resources,

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2017/Magazine

The Importance of Patient Education and Self-Management