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Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.
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
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
This tool is used to assess adults and adolescents who have chronic pain.
Oct 14, 2025/Article
Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
Feb 10, 2023/News
Don't miss this chance for PTs to make headway in reducing administrative burden.
Dec 1, 2018/Article
The importance of constant learning and abundant kindness.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Dec 16, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:53 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify For the first time in APTA history, physical therapist assistants are eligible to serve on the APTA Board of Directors beginning with the 2026 cycle. In this episode, host Kelley Kubota, PT, DPT, MS, sits down with Evan Bier,
Dec 1, 2025/Column
How member feedback is shaping APTA Magazine’s transition to a more timely, digital-forward way of sharing stories.
Jul 7, 2023/News
The plan offers up real-world strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion both within APTA and throughout the profession.
