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APTA Life Member Application

Jan 1, 2025/Form

Continue to enjoy APTA's many member benefits, stay connected, and support your profession—all at reduced dues rates.

Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Top 8.6 Million Annually

Jan 4, 2017/News

A growing number of Americans may be engaging in physical activity, but that also means a growing number of Americans are getting injured while doing so.

Move Forward Radio: Life With Cerebral Palsy and Chronic Pain

Mar 12, 2017/News

Brittney Clouse is on a mission to "expose chronic illness to the mainstream culture."

Overhead Athletes and Salvaging Total Arc of Motion

Jan 2, 2019/Perspective

My problems could have been avoided if there was at least one person who advocated for preventive care.

Careers in Physical Therapy

Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.

Assessments in Physical Therapy Education

Access assessments for physical therapy education programs.

Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The questionnaire is comprised of 12 items that relate to eight physical and mental health domains.

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.

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.

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