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The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence.
Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.
APTA has resources to support your practice, from licensure, to documentation, to payment.
Jun 24, 2022/Test & Measure
HADS screens for anxiety and depression in all adults over the age of 16.
Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.
Jan 8, 2017/Review
With childhood cancer mortality rates falling over the past 4 decades, some researchers say it's time to take a closer look at better ways of supporting the psychosocial and quality-of-life needs of patients and their families during treatment—including making yoga a part of the mix. That's the premise
Apr 2, 2020/Perspective
One day my schedule was full and our clinic was bustling, and the next the cancellations came sweeping in.
Apr 4, 2023/Article
The initiative, aimed at students but fun for anyone, brings the physical therapy community together to learn about making our voices heard.
Oct 1, 2025/News
October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.