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APTA Continuing Competence Resources Help You Understand, Evaluate, and Advocate

May 15, 2024/News

A webpage devoted exclusively to continuing competence is helping the profession move toward a more unified concept.

Conversations That Matter: APTA President Kyle Covington and DPT Steph Talk About the Future of Physical Therapy

Nov 14, 2025/Video

What happens when a frontline clinician sits down with the president of APTA for a conversation about where our profession is headed?

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

Briar Cliff University Wins 2024 APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

May 8, 2025/Article

The Iowa program mobilized students in several ways to earn the top spot.

Congress Is Back in Town: 5 Things to Watch on Capitol Hill in September

Sep 2, 2025/News

In July, APTA and other provider groups secured a 2.5% funding increase from Congress to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. While this was a positive development, it is a short-term fix. For the Medicare payment system to stabilize and compensate providers fairly, major and urgent reforms

President's Note | Shaping What Comes Next in Practice

Aug 1, 2026/Column

How innovation, teamwork, and emerging opportunities are shaping what comes next for the profession.

APTA House of Delegates

Our House of Delegates is made up of APTA members from across the country who adopt motions to guide the profession and association.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Ankle Disorders

Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

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.

Public Service Award

Awards

This award recognizes public servants who have enhanced the profession of physical therapy.