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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.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.
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.
Oct 1, 2023/Column
One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.
Dec 1, 2022/CPG
Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.
May 1, 2018/Resource
Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.
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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.
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.
