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Membership Eligibility and Application Forms

There are multiple paths to join the APTA community.

Digital Health in Practice

Some of the most exciting advances in physical therapist practice involve emerging digital technologies.

Research Agenda for Physical Therapy From the American Physical Therapy Association

Sep 18, 2023/Open Access

The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development

Alice Bell, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration

Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Behavioral Pain Scale

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.

CDC: Fall-Related TBI Death Jumped 17% 2008-2017

Mar 13, 2020/Review

The rate of deaths related to traumatic brain injury received in a fall has climbed 17% in 10 years.

Education Leadership Partnership Annual Report Now Available

May 12, 2020/News

The review reflects the evolution of a comprehensive, collaborative approach to physical therapy education issues. 

How Saying No Can Prevent Professional Burnout and Lead You to Success

Physical therapists are determined to excel in their work. Heather Jennings, PT, DPT, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, describes why "you" time is just as important, if not more. In this PT Pintcast, she describes the difference between FOMO (fear of missing out)

Home Health Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of home health physical therapy.

Practice Health

Postpandemic life has presented us both challenges and opportunities. Take time to fortify your practice health with education and resources.