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Apr 3, 2017/Perspective
I joined APTA as a first-year student. I didn’t hesitate.
Jun 12, 2019/News
PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.
Jun 16, 2025/Article
The association has taken the lead on advocating for regulatory reforms and deregulation to improve the delivery of physical therapy.
Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures the assessment of trunk extensor strength has been highly correlated with the development and persistence of low back pain.
Mar 22, 2019/Review
A survey of PTs and PTAs in Texas found that while not widespread, instances of observed unethical behavior were associated with increases in expected productivity.
Jul 4, 2018/Perspective
You can be a great DPT degree candidate. If I can do this, then so can you.
Jan 16, 2020/News
Background: A surprise coding change issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) caused an uproar in the physical therapy community earlier in January, and for good reason: The new requirements state that CMS won't reimburse for certain activity and evaluation codes if they're used
Jan 1, 2020/Website
Academy members pursue a vision of embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.
Jan 18, 2019/News
When it comes to federal advocacy for the physical therapy profession, the watchword is "new"—new priorities after the end of the hard cap on therapy services under Medicare last year, new challenges that have surfaced in the wake of rulemaking and other changes, and a new Congress that needs to be well-acquainted
Jan 29, 2019/News
What's in a name? For the organization formerly known as The Foundation for Physical Therapy (Foundation), just about everything. Earlier this month, the Foundation announced a name change for the organization, from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.