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APTA Adopts New Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy Profession

Nov 25, 2025/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

More Than a Physical Therapy Business

Jan 19, 2022/Video

With a focus on education, manual therapy, and movement, Myodetox aims to use these facets beyond just treating pain.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

When the Tank Is Empty

Apr 1, 2016/Column

Great ways to rejuvenate that have nothing to do with caffeine.

Arc Sign

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

This can be used on anyone with suspected Achilles tendinopathy.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 16, 2024/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.

APTA Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CPG+)

May 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline rpovides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for management of patients with hand pain, and sensory deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

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.