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SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The

Movement System Management

The movement system is the integration of body systems that generate and maintain movement at all levels of bodily function.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Stroke

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic capacity; gait.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 14, 2023/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, code values, and more.

Recruiting Tomorrow's PTs & PTAs

Aug 1, 2019/Feature

Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and educators work to bring in newcomers.

PQRS and MIPS: A Quality Reporting Update

May 1, 2016/Column

Reporting requirements for PTs in private practice are the same this year as last. Change is coming, however.

Promoting Sleep: Not a Leap

Oct 1, 2018/Feature

When PTs snooze on broaching the subject of sleep health, patients and clients lose.

Online Event Connects PTs, COVID Survivors

Jan 14, 2021/News

The Jan. 15 webinar will leverage the expertise of PTs to help COVID survivors improve their recovery.