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IDEA at 50: What the Education Law Has Accomplished and How to Protect It

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part

Remembering Lucinda A. Pfalzer: A Leader Within the Physical Therapy Community

Dec 31, 2025/Article

Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Pfalzer passed away on Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 67. An APTA member for 35 years, Pfalzer demonstrated a lifelong passion for advocating on behalf of clinicians while advancing research and clinical innovation in physical therapy.

2026 APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Dec 30, 2025/Article

The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program, an innovative project that aims to develop future leaders of the profession, announced this year's cohort of members selected to participate in the program. The 25 PTs, PTAs, and students come from 14 states and represent a wide range of backgrounds,

Role of Physical Therapy In Health Management For People With Chronic Disability

May 14, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the role of physical therapy in health management for people with chronic disease.

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Guidelines for Achieving the Vision

Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The following principles of Identity, Quality, Collaboration, Value, Innovation, Consumer-centricity, Access/Equity, and Advocacy demonstrate how the profession and society will look when this vision is achieved.

Affirmative Action

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA is committed to serving the needs of all people who require physical therapy and to meeting the needs of all its members.

Documentation: Risk Management

Jun 28, 2024/Article

Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.

Forefoot Alignment Measurement

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with foot and ankle disorders