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Oct 15, 2025/Report
What do Americans really think and know about physical therapy, and what are their health priorities? APTA partnered with Penta Research to survey more than 1,000 individuals across the life stages to find out. APTA’s new consumer perceptions report explores public awareness, usage patterns, and attitudes
Jan 1, 2018/CPG
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.
May 15, 2017/CPG
Guidelines for oxygen use in adult patients in healthcare and emergency settings.
Mar 23, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of children and young adults with chronic pain.
May 31, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to pain management in patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis
Oct 1, 2022/CPG
The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)
Oct 26, 2021/Open Access
Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.
APTA has joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation, which alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
As physical therapy patients increasingly seek to become more involved in their own care, PTs and PTAs face both challenges and opportunities.