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Aug 11, 2023/Video
Discover the pressing need for translating research findings into practical clinical applications within the field of physical therapy.
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 28, 2023/News
Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.
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.
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.
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.