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Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

Apr 2, 2024/Podcast

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.

Leaders at Every Stage

Oct 1, 2026/Article

Fellow recipients line the stage during the APTA Honors & Awards ceremony. Leadership takes many forms throughout a professional journey. Some individuals are just beginning to distinguish themselves as students, while others are already influencing the profession. Together, the 2026 Catherine Worthingham

Curriculum Resources for Educators

Access resources provided to facilitate academic program curriculum development, review, and enhancement.

Just Picture It: APTA Centennial Photo, Video Contests Want Your Vision

Jun 2, 2021/News

Want to participate in APTA's 100th anniversary while showing your artistic flare? We have an opportunity (or two) for you.

Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM, SCIM II, SCIM III)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures activities of daily living, coordination, eating, functional mobility, and incontinence in people with spinal cord injury.

Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

APTA Adopts New Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy Profession

Nov 25, 2025/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Don’t Let Anything Stop You – Finding My Way

Dec 14, 2017/Podcast

Josh D’Angelo knows what it’s like to feel lost, and what it’s like to aggressively pursue what you believe in.

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.