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Aug 15, 2022/Report
Our latest report highlights strengths, opportunities, and challenges for the profession.
Sep 21, 2021/Review
An international panel established the competencies across seven broad domains that include "patient safety" and "technology skills."
Jun 14, 2021/Podcast
Dr. Jette and the author discuss a range of issues, from the relationship and professional boundaries between physical therapists and dieticians, to practical recommendations for identifying and understanding the behaviors, socioeconomic determinants, and environmental factors that can affect access
Physical therapy is a demanding profession, both physically and mentally. This is one of four courses targeted at well-being for the PT and PTA. In this course, instructors give you an overview of well-being, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and offer practical ways to incorporate these strategies into
Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Feb 10, 2021/Resource
APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.
Nov 18, 2020/CPG
Recommendations on how to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina.
Jun 1, 2016/CPG
Examines changes to the cardiovascular and coagulation system caused by acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and provides recommendations for preventative measures.
Jun 2, 2017/CPG
Guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis for those 16 years or older and provides advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings.