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Member Input Shapes the Conversation During APTA's Annual All-Member Meeting

Apr 1, 2026/Feature

The meeting featured answers to member questions, advocacy updates, and insights on how APTA’s Strategic Framework supports the profession.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

Jun 17, 2025/Article

The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical

Coronavirus Update: March 8

Mar 8, 2023/Roundup

PTs, PTAs, and long COVID treatment, long COVID as an episodic condition, post-PHE information from CMS, and more.

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

Generation Rap: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Speak Out

Dec 1, 2019/Feature

Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2018/Magazine

PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value

When Therapy Packs a Punch

Feb 1, 2017/Column

The benefits of boxing to patients and a practitioner.

APTA Students Raise $2,000 and Awareness of PTPAC via Flash Action Strategy

Oct 8, 2024/Article

This year’s PT and PTA student-led social media blitz focused on raising funds and awareness for PTPAC, APTA's political action committee.