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Study Says Cost Savings of Physical Therapy for LBP Are Significant

Jul 26, 2017/News

Researchers say that not only is physical therapy cheaper than injections or surgery for LBP in the short-term, it's an approach that is likely to save on treatment costs for at least a year after initial diagnosis.

VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Stroke Rehabilitation, V. 5.0

May 1, 2024/CPG

This updated guideline is intended to assist health care providers in all aspects of stroke rehabilitation (eg, assessment, treatment, follow-up).

HOSA Physical Therapy Mentor Request Form

APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

How to Draft a Personalized Comment Letter

Jul 29, 2022/PDF

Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.

Meet Promising and Proven Leaders in the Physical Therapy Profession

Nov 1, 2024/Feature

Bringing the physical therapy profession into the future requires strong leadership.

Student Focus: APTA Home Health

Dec 1, 2024/Column

APTA interviews Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, president of APTA Home Health.

TRICARE: The US Military's Health Care Program

Dec 1, 2016/Column

A look at 2 issues: Are PTAs reimbursable? Also, regions will consolidate.

The Power of Goals

Nov 1, 2018/Column

They're important in hockey. They're vital to empowerment in life.

Harris Hip Score (HHS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This instrument has 10 items in three sections describing pain, function, range of motion, and deformity.