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Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves takes many forms. These individuals represent that diversity.
Jul 16, 2024/News
Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.
Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure
Used to assess spasticity.
Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure
This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Assesses plantar flexion endurance in weight bearing.
Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure
This is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.
May 12, 2021/Perspective
"You enter a new century of physical therapy in the United States like no other class before you."
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 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
