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Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States the vision statement for the physical therapy profession and outlines the guiding principles to achieve this vision.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Apr 29, 2013/Test & Measure

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) (also known as "Gait Speed") for Parkinson Disease

Deadline Approaches for Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Grants

Jul 12, 2024/News

Those applying for Foundation grants need to send submissions by July 31.

Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Death From Falls Continues to Climb for Adults 65 and Older, CDC Says

Dec 9, 2022/Article

In the U.S., mortality rates from unintentional falls have risen dramatically between 2000 and 2020, nearly tripling for women 85 and older.

Medicare Payment for Home Health

We help you keep track of evolving payment policies for home health.

Legal and Ethical Expectations for Clinical Education

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Multisymptom Illness (CMI) 2021

May 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the multidisciplinary management of chronic multisymptom illness (CMI), formerly known as medically unexplained symptoms (MUS).

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Formalizes Relationship With APTA

Jan 22, 2021/News

The new agreement strengthens a longstanding relationship to support physical therapy research.

Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living (KOS-ADLS) for Total Knee Replacement

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with total knee replacement.