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PTs in Hospice and Palliative Care

Oct 1, 2021/Feature

Physical therapy is important for patients in an end-of-life scenario. Here’s why.

Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.

It's Your Turn

Jun 21, 2018/Perspective

I decided to focus all of my energy on school. And when I say “all,” I'm speaking literally.

Let's Make a Difference Together—It's Not Too Late

May 21, 2019/Perspective

It started at APTA's Annual Conference in Boston in 2005. I was walking back to the hotel with my colleague and fellow PTA Kerry Williams. We had a late dinner and decided to stop at a fast food restaurant for ice cream. That's when I saw a mother and her two kids, a brother and sister ages maybe 9 and

Researchers: Physical Inactivity Impacts a Host of Noncommunicable Diseases

Apr 12, 2021/Review

A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.

Internships at APTA

APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.

APTA State Chapters Record 48 Wins in 2025, Work Continues in 2026

Feb 10, 2026/Article

The new APTA Strategic Framework for 2030 reinforces the association's commitment to advancing payment, and that dedication goes far beyond APTA's fight for meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In 2025, APTA state chapters were relentless in their efforts to advocate for increased

From PT in Motion: PTs Pack a Punch When It Comes to Treating Combat Athletes

Apr 2, 2018/News

"Combat athletes"—individuals who compete in sports such as boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and Brazilian jiu jitsu—subject their bodies to intensely demanding situations that can lead to serious injury. But PTs and PTAs can be instrumental in helping them recover from (and even prevent) those

Now's Your Chance: Four Reasons to Comment on the Proposed 2024 Fee Schedule

Aug 22, 2023/Roundup

It's not all about the cuts. CMS is also signaling the possibility of some major positive changes — and your opinion matters.

A Cure for FOMO: Register for APTA CSM by Feb. 28

Feb 24, 2021/News

You don't have to miss out on APTA's virtual conference — register now, and access content until March 31.