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Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Day?

Sep 11, 2017/News

Here's a quick take on just some of the falls-related resources available from APTA.

First Major Insurer Adopts a Permanent Telehealth Benefit

May 15, 2020/News

BCBS of Tennessee will now include telehealth services even after the COVID-19 health emergency ends.

APTA Centennial Website Makes Its Debut

Jul 16, 2019/News

Since its beginnings, APTA has shown what can be accomplished when members are connected and engaged—it's a sense of community at the heart of the association's greatest achievements, and now it's a key element in plans to celebrate APTA's 100th anniversary in 2021. That's where a new APTA centennial

New DPT Honor Society Readies to Announce First Inductees

Mar 27, 2019/News

Think current doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students are impressive? The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) couldn't agree more—and is getting ready to underscore that opinion by unveiling its first-ever cohort of ACAPT National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society inductees.

New Draft CPG on Locomotor Function Seeking Comments: Deadline December 21

Dec 11, 2018/News

If you have insight, or simply an interest, in best practice for improving locomotor function after chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or brain injury, the clinical practice guideline (CPG) team overseeing a new CPG on that topic wants to hear from you. A draft of the CPG is available for

Study: Teleconference Approach Fares Well in PT Treatment for Chronic LBP

Jun 10, 2022/Review

A program provided entirely via real-time video achieved outcomes comparable to in-person treatment, researchers say.

APTA-Backed Bill Supports Medicare Patients in Need of Orthoses, Prostheses

Apr 23, 2024/News

The bipartisan measure would eliminate burdensome requirements, protect patients, and improve device replacement policies.

APTA Statement on Peterson Health Technology Institute's Report on Virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions Health Technology Assessment

Jun 5, 2024/Statement

The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

Mar 1, 2025/Open Access

New APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, shares his goals for the organization on the eve of the next strategic plan.

Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 18, 2025/News

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as