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Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
Jan 12, 2021/Resource
APTA offers physical therapy resources in Spanish. Access resources such as clinical practice guidelines, PTJ articles, Learning Center courses, and information for consumers.
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.
Feb 11, 2021/Perspective
Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.
Jan 1, 2021/White Paper
No lasting gains can be made in the opioid fight until the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain are recognized.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
Assesses health care-related quality of life measures for the general population.
Mar 13, 2023/Roundup
We've updated an APTA practice resource, advocated for continued patient access, and alerted MACs to denials they're making in error.
May 26, 2026/Article
State chapters are advocating to state policymakers as Medicaid budget constraints put pressure on payment rates, patient access, and the sustainability of physical therapy practices. Coordinated advocacy and newly updated member tools are helping protect access to physical therapist services under state