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The PTA Differential: History, What We're Doing, and Your Role in the Fight

Aug 20, 2021/Open Access

What you need to know about the system's origins, the law that created it, and the ways APTA has been advocating for the profession.

Before You Buy: 26 Key Questions to Ask Suppliers

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

Before purchasing a product, PTs and PTAs should ask a lot of questions. Some may be obvious. Others aren't. Here's what PTs, PTAs, and suppliers say are the questions to ask - and the answers to listen for - to help ensure you're making the right decision.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2020 Update)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This guideline from the Global Initiative for chronic Lung Disease (GOLD) presents recommendations for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pocket guides available.

Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 1, 2025/Column

A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2017/Magazine

The Importance of Patient Education and Self-Management

Event Commitments

Safe Events APTA cares about creating a safe environment for every event participant. We do this by working with local partners to monitor nearby safety concerns, hiring security to safeguard event spaces, sharing how the emergency notification systems work, and stocking emergency response resources,

Study: As Few as 3.7 Minutes of Short-Burst Vigorous PA Lowers Cancer Risk

Aug 28, 2023/Review

Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.

Five Tips for Working With the Injured Runner

Aug 24, 2021/Perspective

As clinicians we want to optimize our ability to return our patients and clients to their desired sports.

Terms and Conditions for Paying APTA Membership Dues

The following are terms and conditions members agree to when joining APTA.