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Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA Board of Directors. Pursuant to association policy Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education Programs, the American Physical Therapy Association codifies that the Commission
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
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.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures upper extremity (UE) function.
Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures how neck pain with or without concomitant upper extremity symptoms affects ability to manage everyday life activities.
Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.
Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure
Jul 1, 2017/Column
CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
The PAR-Q was developed in an effort to standardize activity screening for persons aged 15-69 years.
Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.