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SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The

Cannabis Use and Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2022/Article

As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.

APTA Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline Focuses on Physical Therapy

Jan 11, 2022/Review

The resource is designed for use by PTs and PTAs but benefits the entire PD care team.

Subscriptions to APTA Publications

Jan 1, 2020/Open Access

Get access to APTA member publications like PTJ, APTA Magazine, and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants Under Medicare

Dec 17, 2024/Article

Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.

When Plans Change: How COVID-19 Changed My Career Journey

Dec 22, 2020/Podcast

In this episode, Cameron talks about how he reassessed his career goals and journey, how this year forced him to be creative and innovative, and he gives tips for listeners to consider when things don't go according to your plan.

APTA Position Papers

These position papers are a resource for legislative staff to learn more about our issues and for APTA advocates to give to their legislative contact.

Employer Noncompete Restrictions Eliminated in New Rule

Apr 26, 2024/Review

In a sweeping decision already facing legal challenges, the FTC prohibits most noncompete clauses "whether written or communicated orally."

Awards for APTA

See recent awards won by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Stroke

Jun 5, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures balance.