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Feb 21, 2017/News
What does the section have to offer its student members?
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.
Jan 24, 2025/News
Increased transparency and clarity around coverage criteria are intended to improve protections for MA beneficiaries.
Apr 1, 2024/Column
Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, uses sensors to study infant movement patterns, which can help inform early interventions.
Apr 29, 2013/Test & Measure
10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) (also known as "Gait Speed") for Parkinson Disease
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures various functional abilities related to sitting balance.
Jan 1, 2022/Article
See if you are eligible for these financial rewards for APTA student members.
May 17, 2021/Perspective
Former teacher, now PT student on what she hopes to bring to her clinicals.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The
These position papers are a resource for legislative staff to learn more about our issues and for APTA advocates to give to their legislative contact.
