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PT Compact: 101

Aug 5, 2020/Podcast

T.J. Cantwell of FSBPT answers some common questions about the PT Compact, including requirements for eligibility, what happens if you move, and much more.

Rib-Pelvis Distance Test

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures presence of lumbar vertebral fracture.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Position Paper | Department of Education Rule on Access to Federal Student Loans

Apr 30, 2026/Position Paper

APTA strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program regulations finalized in April 2026, which do not define the doctor of physical therapy, or DPT, degree as a professional degree.

Pedaling Past Injury

Jul 1, 2018/Feature

Cyclists stay on a healthy and steady course with the help of physical therapy.

Defining Moment: The Glue Holding It All Together

Nov 1, 2024/Column

A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

Oct 1, 2023/Column

One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

Risk Management Provided By HPSO

HPSO has been part of the APTA's Member Benefit Program since 1992 and provides coverage to nearly one in three PTs across the nation.

Quick Guide To Using the PTA Modifier

Mar 19, 2021/Resource

Use this guide to help you identify when you must apply the CQ modifier, which we updated in March 2021 to reflect new details from CMS.