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Career Paths in Physical Therapy

Aug 1, 2024/Feature

A DPT degree can pave the way for many different career paths. Here are four PTs who use their skills in roles outside of the clinic.

It's Time to Invest in Holistic Solutions to Increase DEI

Sep 1, 2023/Feature

Lecturer Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.

PTAs Harness the Power of Lifelong Relationships

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."

Take It From the TOPS Study

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.

Making Change: The State of PT Student Debt

Jun 1, 2023/Feature

Recent DPT grads carry an average of more than $80,000 in student debt. Even if you aren't one of them, here’s why you should care and what's being done to mitigate it.

A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jun 1, 2025/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.

Issue Brief: Medicare Part B Payment in 2023

Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief

This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.

Headquarters to Honor Marilyn Moffat Donation to the Minority Scholarship Fund

Aug 10, 2021/News

The seven-story atrium, a focal point of APTA Centennial Center, will be named in honor of the past APTA president.

2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections Posted

Jul 23, 2025/Members Only

The 2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections for the offices of secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee is now available.

Capabilities of Upper Extremity Functioning Instrument (CUE)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures upper extremity (UE) function.