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Task Force on the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Jul 30, 2026/Open Access

The Task Force on the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Coronavirus Update, Sept. 8

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

CDC guidance for the fully vaccinated, new COVID-19 variant, vaccine effectiveness among the immunocompromised, and more.

Four Things to Mention in Your Fee Schedule Comments

Aug 30, 2023/Roundup

The Sept. 11 comment deadline is fast approaching. Here are some of the most important messages you can deliver to CMS.

Employer Noncompete Restrictions Eliminated in New Rule

Apr 26, 2024/Review

In a sweeping decision already facing legal challenges, the FTC prohibits most noncompete clauses "whether written or communicated orally."

Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Services

Effective Aug. 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 application cycle, the Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Service ended. APTA thanks the PTACAS work group — PTA program faculty, admissions committee chairs, and program directors — who helped create application content, set

Alternative Payment Model Contracting Guide

Jun 1, 2017/Article

Get up to speed on terminology, questions to ask yourself, and factors to consider before you develop a contract to participate in an APM.

We Went to D.C. to Advocate for Our Profession. Here's What It Was Like

Sep 29, 2021/Perspective

What happens during an APTA advocacy event? An experienced advocate and two first-timers share their experiences.

The Physical Therapy Workforce in Focus

Apr 1, 2026/Article

Three new reports — on demographics, income trends, and administrative burden — are being used to drive meaningful change.

The Consumer Awareness Campaign for the Profession's Future

Feb 1, 2026/Feature

Backed by fresh consumer data, PT For Future Me provides members with tools to elevate awareness, access, and demand for care.