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Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of orthopaedic physical therapy.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards

This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.

APTA Guidance on Use of New Caregiver Training Codes Now Available

Dec 4, 2023/News

APTA's practice advisory helps PTs and PTAs understand how and when to use the codes, including documentation requirements.

Circling Back and Moving Ahead

Dec 1, 2019/Column

A travel writer's journey leads to a career in physical therapy.

On With the Shoe, Say APTA Volunteers in Boston

Jun 30, 2017/News

APTA members and staff recently made a very direct impact on some of Boston’s children in need by donating more than 700 pairs of shoes and several thousands of pairs of socks as part of the national "Shoes4Kids" campaign.

More Than Just a Professional Association

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

APTA a community that values the voices of its members.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Beyond Wound Closure: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Nov 22, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)   Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the

Viewpoints

Sep 1, 2017/Magazine

- Keeping Pain Out of the Red Zone\r\n - First Choice for a Second Career\r\n - Defining Moment: Amputation and Ambulation

COVID-19 Vaccine News, March 5, 2021

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

APTA joins national vaccine campaign, Biden updates distribution timeline, insurers launch pilot program, and more.