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Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.

Aaron Bishop Becomes APTA Vice President of Public Affairs

Oct 20, 2021/News

Bishop will help to oversee APTA's government affairs, health policy and payment, and public relations departments.

Documentation: Reexamination and Reevaluation

Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.

2022 Association Leadership Scholar Capstone Projects

Second-year cohort capstone projects – suggested topics. This list is subject to change.

Get to Know APTA Pediatrics: An Interview With Academy President Mary Jane Rapport

Jun 3, 2025/Podcast

At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2024, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders. In this installment, Britton Farnum, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Pediatrics President Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA. Learn what Rapport says about the skills, settings,

Physical Therapy in the News: April 2026

May 5, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT or NHPT)

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

For people with neurological conditions such as parkinson disease (early/mild, middle/moderate Hoehn and Yahr stages), stroke, brain injury.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Total Knee Replacement

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures pain, stiffness and physical fitness.

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan-2022 Update

Aug 10, 2022/CPG

Provides recommendations for developing a comprehensive plan of care for a patient with diabetes, including managing comorbid conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Patient-Driven Groupings Model

The PDGM is a shift away from volume-driven home health payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.