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Researcher Spotlight

Apr 1, 2024/Column

Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, uses sensors to study infant movement patterns, which can help inform early interventions.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Apr 29, 2013/Test & Measure

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) (also known as "Gait Speed") for Parkinson Disease

Sitting Balance Scale (SBS)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures various functional abilities related to sitting balance.

APTA Knowledge Bowl

Join your colleagues for this high-energy event that allows students from DPT programs across the country to test their knowledge and prep for the National Physical Therapy Examination.

I Took Chances - Finding My Way

Dec 21, 2017/Podcast

Heather Cronin figures out which patient population she loves when she found herself showing up early to her clinical rotations.

APTA's Most-Read News Articles of 2022

Dec 21, 2022/Roundup

Staying up to speed with changes and challenges while keeping tabs on APTA happenings.

2024 Annual Report

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

Pursuing a PhD

Feb 10, 2021/Podcast

Two PTs discuss their career journeys and things to consider when pursuing a PhD.

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.