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Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

Position on Research

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.

Code of Conduct

Sep 17, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes and outlines the code of conduct for APTA"s Board of Directors.

Emerging Leader Award

Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes the purpose, eligibility and criteria for selection for the Emerging Leader Award.

Investments Held for Reserve

Apr 26, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Defines investments held for reserve and the annual goal for the assets in this category.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines how APTA supports certification in basic life support for all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.

APTA Commitment to Belonging

Oct 31, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

APTA is committed to promoting a community of belonging where all members are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

APTA 100 Days of Service Member Profile: Rodney Weir, PT, DPT, DHS

Oct 19, 2021/Open Access

"By getting involved in local organizations and schools, we have a chance to promote our profession and establish meaningful connections."

CPG: Avoid Surgery for Atraumatic Shoulder Pain

Feb 19, 2019/Review

Advice on surgery for shoulder pain can be boiled down to three words: don't do it.

From PTJ: Getting at the Risk Factors for Falls Post-TKA

Sep 14, 2018/Review

Up to a third of patients with TKA experience a fall within 6 months to a year after surgery, but the risk can be reduced.