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New APTA Campaign Makes Membership Personal—And Offers Prizes

Nov 15, 2019/News

At APTA, it's always been about individual members working together to support shared values. That's the concept at the heart of a new membership campaign that builds on connections—and offers rewards to members who make them. APTA's "ONE by ONE" campaign, launched in October, makes membership personal

APTA's TKA Guidelines: Your Comments Needed by January 3

Dec 18, 2019/News

APTA is developing a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and your help is needed. The CPG is now in the public review phase of its development, and APTA is asking for public comment. But hurry—deadline for comments is January 3, 2020. Funded entirely by APTA, the draft

The Role of Therapy and Service Animals in Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.

Six Ways the U.S. Military Has Shaped the Physical Therapy Profession

Nov 6, 2020/Article

To all our military PTs and PTAs and their families, thank you for your service.

Keep Track of Your Professional Development Activities with aPTitude

Aug 15, 2017/News

FSBPT offers aPTitude, a free, online system for you to store your professional development activities.

‘Shark Tank’ Winner to Keynote at APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

May 13, 2025/Article

Dan Staats, PT, DPT, shares how clinical curiosity sparked a business — and what every attendee can learn from his entrepreneurial journey.

Patients with TKA Who Receive Outpatient Physical Therapy Soon After Surgery Recover Faster Than Those Who Get Home Physical Therapy First

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.

The Post-Therapy Cap System: 5 Basics You Need to Know

Feb 16, 2018/News

When Congress adopted a federal spending package that included the elimination of the hard cap on Medicare therapy services, lawmakers also adopted a new system of payment thresholds and triggers, and a differential payment rate for PTAs and OTAs.

Coronavirus Update: May 19

May 19, 2021/Roundup

New APTA COVID-19 report, updated CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, and more.

The Untrained Eye

Nov 1, 2018/Column

Promising technology and a clinician who feels compromised.