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2022 APTA Honors & Awards Nominations Now Open

Sep 17, 2021/News

Members of our profession do amazing things for people every day, and not just inside the walls of a clinic. Help us recognize them.

June Advocacy Roundup: Championing Change in Physical Therapy Policy

Jun 25, 2025/Podcast

Rachel Miller, MPH, APTA health policy and payment specialist, shares key updates on the organization's advocacy efforts over the past few months.

Physical Therapy in the News: October 2025

Nov 4, 2025/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members, with an emphasis on stories of how PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society.

APTA Advocacy Win: Bill to Address Prior Authorization One Step Closer to Law

Sep 16, 2022/News

Legislation that takes aim at prior authorization under Medicare Advantage has passed the House and is moving on for Senate approval.

PTJ Author Interview: Early Physical Therapy Improved Symptoms of Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Jan 7, 2025/Podcast

Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA, talks with Kody Campbell, PhD, and Laurie King, PhD, PT, MCR, about their recently published clinical trial.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

APTA's Digital Health Efforts Earn National Award

Aug 14, 2023/News

The American Society of Association Executives award recognizes leaders in innovation and member service.

APTA-Backed Legislation on Falls Screening Returns to Congress

Feb 10, 2025/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.

Lumbar Active Range of Motion

Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.

British Columbia Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (BC-PSI)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 16-item questionnaire, which includes 13 postconcussive syndrome symptoms (PCS) and 3 daily life problems.