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APTA Board, Nominating Committee Recommendations Due Jan. 17

Oct 20, 2021/News

Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions including secretary and vice speaker of the House of Delegates.

How the APTA Code of Ethics Helps PTs and PTAs Navigate Real-World Issues

Jun 1, 2026/Article

From interprofessional conflict to AI, explore three case studies that demonstrate how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession can guide ethical decision-making.

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

May 1, 2024/Column

After a long search for a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.

How to Improve Clinical Reasoning Skills

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical reasoning skills can be strengthened at any age and at any experience level. Here's advice for both the recent graduate and the experienced practitioner.

Appealing a Denial

APTA provides general tips and a suite of templated letters that can help you make your case for an appeal.

PROFILE PD

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to measure Parkinson disease progression and monitor response to treatment.

Study: Early Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Lowers Later Utilization

Oct 8, 2021/Review

Only 2% of Medicare beneficiaries receive early physical therapy for LSS, but when they do, it lowers risk of surgery, opioids, and more.

Head Thrust Test (HTT)/Head-impulse Test (HIT) for Vestibular Hypofunction

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the head thrust test is used to identify individuals with hypofunction of the vestibulo-ocular reflex unilaterally and bilaterally.

Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP)

Jul 14, 2024/Test & Measure

Measures the ambulatory potential of lower limb amputees with or without a prosthesis.

OMNI Exertion Scale, OMNI Picture System of Perceived Exertion (Adult OMNI Versions)

May 3, 2022/Test & Measure

The OMNI Picture System is a collection of category scales used for rating of perceived exertion (RPE).