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Too Much Focus on Productivity Increases Risk of Unethical Behavior, Say Researchers

Mar 22, 2019/Review

A survey of PTs and PTAs in Texas found that while not widespread, instances of observed unethical behavior were associated with increases in expected productivity.

What's New at PTNow?

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

APTA to CMS: It’s Time to Reduce Admin Burden and Simplify the Delivery of Care

Jun 16, 2025/Article

The association has taken the lead on advocating for regulatory reforms and deregulation to improve the delivery of physical therapy.

It's Time to Acknowledge That White Privilege Exists

Jan 26, 2021/Perspective

What I’ve found is that white people fail to acknowledge the tailwinds that carried us forward and the headwinds our colleagues fought through.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2020

Nov 18, 2020/Roundup

Did you know that APTA members include the NCAA Woman of the Year, a champion cross-country skier, and experts on everything from shaky muscles to frozen shoulders?

Trunk Muscle Power and Endurance

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the assessment of trunk extensor strength has been highly correlated with the development and persistence of low back pain.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Innovation 2.0 Learning Lab to Focus on PTs as Key Players in PCMHs to Address Childhood Obesity

Nov 20, 2017/News

Managing childhood obesity in a patient-centered medical home setting is the fourth and final installment of APTA’s online Learning Labs series based on the Innovation 2.0 initiative.

4 PTJ Articles to Grow Your Understanding of Long COVID

Oct 12, 2022/Roundup

In advance of APTA's Oct. 28-29 long COVID live online course, food for thought (and practice).

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, October 2022

Oct 19, 2022/Article

This month's collection of members sharing their expertise and insights in the media.