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Oct 20, 2021/News
Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions including secretary and vice speaker of the House of Delegates.
Apr 26, 2021/Review
A study of 48,440 patients finds that patients who were sedentary were more likely to experience hospitalization or death.
Apr 8, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.
Appraisal ratings for clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) posted on PTNow are generated by 3 or more physical therapists trained in using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II).
Jun 1, 2026/Article
From interprofessional conflict to AI, explore three case studies that demonstrate how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession can guide ethical decision-making.
Jan 8, 2021/Review
The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.
Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.
APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions
Jul 29, 2022/PDF
Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.
Jul 16, 2020/Podcast
Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.
