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Oct 26, 2021/Open Access
Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.
PTCAS offers a single, efficient process for applicants to apply to multiple programs with one, web-based application. Additionally PTCAS provides interview and assessment services, criminal background checks and analytics.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Supports collaboration among all physical therapy education stakeholders to achieve financial transparency.
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.
Mar 1, 2023/Feature
APTA's public policy priorities are ready for our advocacy efforts in the new congressional session.
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.
Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.
Jun 1, 2016/Column
Is it laser-like? It must be.
Sep 12, 2024/News
Updates to the agency's State Operations Manual make it easier to apply for certifications of primary and extension sites.
Jan 6, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures effect of symptoms on quality of life and participation.
