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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of cultural, ethnic, and gender differences and how they impact their physical therapy practice.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2021

Jun 16, 2021/Roundup

Our monthly roundup of local and national reporting featuring members on a range of topics.

Referral for Profit

Patient choice and proper utilization must be protected.

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.

The Power of Hope

Oct 1, 2015/Column

It's the catalyst for positive change.

Special Events: Make the Most of APTA CSM 2022

Dec 15, 2021/Roundup

Beyond the hundreds of presentations, there's lots happening, and lots to celebrate. Here are four fun opportunities worth checking out.

It's Time We Spoke About Physical Therapy and Bicyclists

Sep 21, 2021/Article

Treatment of bicyclists has a few challenges that typically are not taught in physical therapist education programs.

2025 Maley Lecturer: Movement Is ‘Our Professional Lens’

Nov 1, 2025/Feature

Nancy Bloom calls for PTs to embrace their role as doctors of physical therapy and movement system experts.

Coronavirus Update: July 20

Jul 20, 2022/Roundup

Public health emergency renewal, physical activity drop, rise of BA.5, possible inflammatory link to long COVID, and more.

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.