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Study: Stroke Rehab Rates 'Below Maximal Effective Dosing'

Mar 8, 2023/Review

Researchers found that 35% of patients received no physical therapy within the first three months poststroke.

Classification of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree as a Professional Degree

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

May 16, 2024/Test & Measure

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

APTA’s "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services" report is a strategic resource designed to equip health care leaders with the scientific evidence they need to address opposition to direct access and drive meaningful change. 

APTA's 'Founded by Women' Toolkit Celebrates Women's Impact on the Profession

Mar 9, 2026/News

In 1921, a visionary group of women founded APTA and set our profession on a bold, new course. Their pioneering leadership not only established the association but also helped shape the profession's trajectory. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their legacy and the countless women whose contributions

Questioning the Path of Lease Resistance

Aug 1, 2015/Column

Think purchasing equipment always is the best option? Don't buy it.

IMPROVE VTE Risk Model

Oct 31, 2021/Test & Measure

The IMPROVE VTE Risk Model is an assessment tool that is used to discriminate risk of developing validated venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are critically ill, based on clinical variables.1

APTA Statement on Medicare Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/Statement

The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.

Telehealth Modalities PTs and PTAs Can Use During the Public Health Emergency and Beyond

Dec 16, 2020/Article

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to remotely provide health care information and services.