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Oct 1, 2023/Column
One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.
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.
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.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.
Aug 13, 2024/Article
No single database provides access to every journal or magazine article ever published. Here are places to start your research quest.
Nov 17, 2022/Podcast
From prior authorization to telehealth and more, 2022 was a busy year for legislation affecting PTs, PTAs, and patients. APTA staff experts discuss major wins, the evolving Medicaid picture, and what to expect at the state level in 2023.
Jan 9, 2023/News
Funding totaling $460,000 will help power research on acute care, geriatric physical therapy, vestibular balance interventions, and more.
Jul 9, 2025/News
APTA urges the insurer to revise the policy and has created a template letter for members to add their voices to the advocacy effort.
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Apr 14, 2025/Annual Report
APTA is committed to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Through this mission, our work in 2024 remained focused on what matters most to our members. Our unwavering advocacy led to historic wins, and the resources we created helped members