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Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

Raise Awareness and Celebrate the Profession this National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

2022 Association Leadership Scholar Capstone Projects

Second-year cohort capstone projects – suggested topics. This list is subject to change.

New COVID-19 Resources From APTA: PASC Podcast, Core Outcome Measures Video

Jul 2, 2021/News

The podcast covers new resources from World Physiotherapy; the video looks at the work of an APTA task force.

Physical Therapist Assistant Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

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.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

Jul 21, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary measures an individual's chances of having dozed off or fallen asleep during different activities in daily life and contains information on the use of this assessment in patients who experience daytime sleepiness.

Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Identifying Patients with Low Back Pain Who Improve with Spinal Manipulation

Aug 21, 2017/Test & Measure

This clinical prediction rule contains five criteria for identifying adult patients with low back pain of varying levels of severity who improve with spinal manipulation.

Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Author Interview

Jul 23, 2020/Podcast

Hunter and Jette share some of the experiences and insights of the total knee arthroplasty guideline development group.