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Catherine Worthingham Honored With Room at APTA Headquarters

Aug 11, 2021/News

Alumni of Stanford University, where Worthingham taught, made the dedication through a donation to APTA's Minority Scholarship Fund.

Student Involvement

Getting involved in your association and profession doesn't have to be time-consuming or challenging. Find an involvement opportunity that fits your interests and busy schedule. I'm interested in ... Advocacy / Formal Opportunities / Conferences / Community Service / Quick Connections

Falls Prevention: Assessing the Effects of the Pandemic

Sep 22, 2021/Roundup

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a collection of recent research articles that focus on the intersection between falls and COVID-19.

2-Minute Step Test (2MST)

Nov 1, 2021/Test & Measure

The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness originally

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

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.

Local Coverage Determinations

Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.

Taking a Stand

Oct 1, 2017/Column

The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.

APTA, AOTA, Other Groups Ask Congress for Intervention on PTA Differential

Aug 4, 2021/News

A recent letter to House and Senate leaders says it's the wrong system at the wrong time.

APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellows CSM Student Scholarship Award

This scholarship supports physical therapist students to attend APTA Combined Sections Meeting for academic and professional growth and networking opportunities.