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Sep 10, 2024/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Nov 13, 2025/Review
In this review: Factors related to reversal of prediabetes in patients from a cardiovascular risk program during 2019- 2023 (BMC Research, open access). The Message In this study, patients with prediabetes — defined as elevated glycemia levels not meeting diagnostic criteria for diabetes — enrolled in
Apr 1, 2021/CPG
This guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of COPD and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations.
Aug 22, 2022/CPG
This updated guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) addresses the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee for both skeletally immature and skeletally mature patients. A patient-friendly summary and educational materials for clinicians are also
Mar 15, 2022/CPG
This comprehensive guideline, sponsored by the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association, includes a section on physical therapy management as well as general considerations.
Jun 1, 2019/Feature
APTA, the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy are collaborating through the Educational Leadership Partnership to reshape physical therapy clinical education.
Apr 14, 2022/Review
CMS says it's because the PDPM payment system isn't working out as planned. Some of the pain will be softened by cost-index adjustments.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
Nov 19, 2025/Test & Measure
Measures three domains related to sexual functioning as well as an overall sexual function score.