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Feb 5, 2020/Review
Nine evidence-based action statements for the evaluation and management of patients with heart failure and two algorithms for clinical decision making.
Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.
Sep 15, 2017/News
The APTA website is home to some fascinating archives devoted to a variety of topics. Here are 8 of the best collections offered by APTA.
Dec 19, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges
Jun 14, 2019/News
APTA's outward-facing, forward-leaning vision continues to guide APTA’s House of Delegates. The policy-making body considered 70 motions during the 75th House session addressing a wide range of issues, yet 1 overarching theme was clear: the House believes APTA has the potential to be a change agent for
Aug 8, 2017/Perspective
As a new grad, how do you know where to start?
Mar 24, 2021/News
If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.
Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.