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PTCAS Work Group members are comprised of members serving in roles in program admissions, PT faculty serving as admissions chair, DPT program directors, and PT students, as well as liaison from outside organizations including the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the National
May 19, 2021/Roundup
Members and the profession in the media, May 2021 edition.
Apr 29, 2025/CPG
This updated clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on preventing falls in people 65 or older as well as recommendations about preventing falls in inpatients aged 50-64 who are at high risk of falls. [Formerly NICE CG161.]
Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure
Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.
Jul 28, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:12 Podcast Platforms Icons Getting into DPT school is a major milestone — but it's only the beginning. In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Noah Ackerman, Ida Hoxha, and Melissa Dreger, PT, DPT, MA, share what it really takes to move from acceptance to confidence as a Doctor of Physical
Aug 1, 2018/Column
A physical therapist stops exercising and starts empathizing.
Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.
Jan 26, 2022/Podcast
Topics covered include direct access, the physical therapy compact, telehealth, and more.
APTA's Strategic Framework for 2030 sets a clear direction for the association's work over the coming years. It is grounded in member input, data, and a shared commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession. The framework reflects where we are today, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and
Apr 29, 2022/News
The draft CPG, rooted in a review of current research, addresses nonoperative and operative management.
