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Dec 10, 2024/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Apr 1, 2017/Column
Basketball offers wellness parallels.
Mar 15, 2022/News
APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.
Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Feb 3, 2023/News
Our political action committee is working on issues that matter now and into the profession's future.
Awards
This award encourages the publication of outstanding physical therapy research articles, including both foundational and clinical research impacting practice and patient care.
Aug 20, 2021/News
The Oct. 22-24 event is built around the importance of developing habits than can ensure a strong future for physical therapy education.
Dec 14, 2022/News
The APTA-supported rule increases transparency and lowers admin burden across a range of programs including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.
Jan 1, 2020/CPG
Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.