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Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

May 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

CMS Delays Startup of Problematic Restrictions on Access to Research Data

Apr 24, 2024/News

The new policy, which faces strong opposition from researchers, will be put on hold while CMS reviews "comments and concerns."

APTA Works With Congress to Address TRICARE Payment Issues

Jun 9, 2025/Article

APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the

APTA’s National Volunteer Month Toolkit Helps Members Highlight Their Volunteer Impact

Apr 3, 2026/Article

This National Volunteer Month, APTA is shining a spotlight on the integral role volunteers play in shaping our association and the profession of physical therapy. APTA is fueled by thousands of volunteers — guiding policy, mentoring rising leaders, and driving innovation in clinical practice.

Modified Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y)

Sep 11, 2023/Test & Measure

Used to stage Parkinson disease by level of severity related to impairments, especially postural instability, and activity limitations.

Segmental mobility and pain provocation

Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the posterior-to-anterior mobility of the spinal segment with/without pain provocation.

Where Do You Want to Practice?

Oct 1, 2017/Feature

Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in

Regulatory Action Center

Use templated letters to take action on payment and regulatory issues impacting your practice.

APTA House of Delegates

Our House of Delegates is made up of APTA members from across the country who adopt motions to guide the profession and association.

Examining Medicare Payment Reform and the Future of Patient Access

Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs Join APTA and its panel of policy experts, small business owners, and practicing physical therapists to discuss Medicare payment reform and actionable policies to reduce costs, support therapists,