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2023 John H.P. Maley Lecture

Aug 11, 2023/Video

Discover the pressing need for translating research findings into practical clinical applications within the field of physical therapy.

Get to Know APTA Geriatrics: An Interview With Academy President Cathy Ciolek

Sep 10, 2024/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Study Finds Physical Therapy Could Contribute to Reversal of Prediabetes Risk

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

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Revised), v. 3.0

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of COPD and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline

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

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 5th Edition

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.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Audit Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Audit Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Finance Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Finance Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.