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New President Opens APTA CSM Saying 'Everyone Has a Place' at APTA

Feb 26, 2025/News

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession’s premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection.

Help Shape the Future of the Profession, Exciting Volunteer Opportunities Open Through Aug. 31

Aug 4, 2025/Article

APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

APTA Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline Focuses on Physical Therapy

Jan 11, 2022/Review

The resource is designed for use by PTs and PTAs but benefits the entire PD care team.

Conceptualizing Long COVID Disability: Similar to HIV-Related Disability?

Oct 1, 2021/News

While symptoms differ, both conditions share an ebb-and-flow disability pattern that deserves attention, say authors of a commentary.

Collegiate Standards of Care Toolkit

Use this toolkit to guide you through a self-assessment of services you provide to college athletic programs.

Know Before You Go

Know what to expect before your visit to the APTA Payment Advocacy Summit, July 10-11, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Expand each section below for details on registration, travel, and on-site logistics.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.

Unified Advocacy and Collaboration to Advance Payment Policy

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P07-26-09-04: APTA supports unified advocacy that leverages the collective expertise and efforts of organizations working to advance sustainable and fair payment policies for physical therapist services.