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RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee as its political action committee pursuant to federal election laws and regulations. PTPAC is a segregated fund of the association and operates as an APTA program.
Jun 1, 2016/Column
Is it laser-like? It must be.
Feb 1, 2016/Feature
Many health plans are "narrowing" their provider networks in an attempt to control costs. What does this mean for individual therapy practices? That all depends.
May 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures, in supine, the ability to lift the head and neck against gravity for an extended period.
May 22, 2024/Clinical Summary
Physical therapy interventions can increase the chances that the patient will return to preinjury activity levels and prevent a recurrence.
Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Aug 28, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses gross infant motor skills from ages 0 to 18 months.
Feb 8, 2022/Review
Researchers taking a longer-range view say that opting for a glucocorticoid injection may not be the cheap-and-easy path it seems.
Aug 8, 2022/Roundup
Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.
