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From PT in Motion Magazine: Social Determinants of Health

Jul 3, 2019/News

Health care is one thing. But the context of that care, the constellation of factors that can affect health for individuals and entire communities? That's something else entirely—and physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapy education programs are engaged.

A Closer Look at Falls and Falls Prevention

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Neck Pain: Revision 2017

Jul 1, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with neck pain.

Practice Guideline Update: Disorders of Consciousness

Sep 4, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to management of patients with dosorders of consciousness

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Patellofemoral Pain

Aug 31, 2019/CPG

These guidelines provide a comprehensive list of evidence-based treatment recommendations for individuals with Patellofemoral pain.

CAPTE Accreditation Handbook

Jan 1, 2021/Open Access

The CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements and PTA Standards and Required Elements, along with accompanying position papers, provide information and guidance on curriculum requirements for DPT and PTA programs.

A Vision for Excellence in Physical Therapy Education

Aug 1, 2021/Resource

This vision represents a collaborative viewpoint of multiple stakeholder groups and individuals that have considered an array of opinions and resources to conceive a future that would demonstrate how the profession has advanced its opportunity to achieve excellence in physical therapy education.

HHS Discrimination Decision Runs Counter to Profession's Values

Jun 16, 2020/News

APTA is opposed to ACA rule changes that open the door for discrimination based on gender identity.

Ethics in Practice: #Boundaries: When Is the Line Being Crossed?

Aug 1, 2023/Column

With social media, when does a professional relationship get too personal?

For Consumers: Dry Needling: What You Should Know

Aug 1, 2018/Website

This webpage from APTA's consumer-focused ChoosePT.com website provides an overview of the intervention, related equipment used, and the PT's role.