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2025 McMillan, Maley Lectures to Feature Experienced Educators

Sep 11, 2024/News

Terry Nordstrom will deliver the 56th Mary McMillan Lecture; Nancy Bloom is the 30th John H.P. Maley Lecturer.

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

APTA President's Message | 2025 in Motion: Celebrating Our Progress and Shaping Our Future

Dec 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, summarizes some of the association’s 2025 highlights in his latest column.

Setting-Specific Considerations in Documentation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

There are many elements of documentation that need consideration; one of the most important is clinical setting.

Small Study: Physical Therapy via Telehealth Improves COVID-19 Recovery

Mar 2, 2021/Review

Researchers say virtual rehab programs can be rolled out quickly, and point to a need for telehealth payment to continue past the pandemic.

APTA Physical Therapist Resources in Spanish

APTA offers physical therapy resources in Spanish. Access resources such as clinical practice guidelines, PTJ articles, Learning Center courses, and information for consumers.

APTA Members Appointed to Influential Cost Measure Workgroups

Jun 16, 2023/News

Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.

APTA-Supported Bill Aims to Eliminate a Medicare Plan of Care Burden

Feb 8, 2024/News

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would relieve PTs from having to pursue signed plans of care from referring physicians.