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100 Years and Counting

Dec 1, 2021/Feature

APTA's centennial has been about more than our history. It's about where we are today and the possibilities for the profession's next century.

Dementia Quality of Life Instrument (DEMQOL), and DEMQOL-Proxy

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.

Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association (CPG+)

Mar 21, 2024/CPG

The guideline provides 7 recommendations that address the impact of, preparation for, and implementation of telerehabilitation in physical therapist practice. Each recommendation includes potential benefits, harms, and cost of implementation. In addition, the guideline identifies areas where additional

How Schools and Sites Manage Clinical Education In an Era of Change

Jun 1, 2018/Feature

Each PT school seems to have a unique clinical education program. Meanwhile, sites have their own needs and requirements. How do these variations affect the profession? How can these programs remain viable as health care evolves?

Listen Up! APTA Podcasts Keep You Inspired, Motivated, and In-the-Know

Dec 5, 2018/Roundup

We now offer more content and variety than ever before, from the emotional that reminds you of why you love what you do, to the nuts-and-bolts informational that could be crucial to your professional survival.

Disaster Relief: 5 Things Every Student Should Know

Jul 16, 2018/Article

What you prepare for now, will only allow you to respond more compassionately and effectively in the future.

News From NEXT: Understanding Personality Types Can Enhance the PT-Patient Relationship

Jun 25, 2019/News

Understanding one’s own personality, as well as the personalities of coworkers and patients, can make physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) more successful in both their workplace and home life, according to Jacky Arrow, PT, DPT. Arrow presented “He Said, She Said: How personality

APTA Input Included in Health Care Exec Group's Roadmap for Addressing Opioid Crisis

Jul 9, 2018/News

A new "roadmap" adds to the voices calling for increased patient access to nonpharmacological and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management.

Coronavirus Update: March 24, 2020

Mar 24, 2020/News

APTA joins effort for stepped up NPE response by Congress; new template letter for telehealth; wound care considered "essential," and more.

Student Spotlight: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Oct 20, 2020/Article

More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.