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Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Jan 1, 2025/Form
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Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.
APTA elections are held each year during the House of Delegates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
May 18, 2018/Article
Our tips include the top 10 payer complaints about documentation (reasons for denials) and tips for improving documenation efficiency, plus terms to avoid and more.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
The APTA Learning Center accepts paid links to CEU courses offered by businesses.
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Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure
SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.
Direct access to PT services is a reality across America, but not without challenges.