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APTA Releases 2024 Annual Report

Apr 15, 2025/News

Now available: the 2024 APTA Annual Report, a snapshot of some of the association's biggest accomplishments in 2024, from two major wins in Medicare payment policy as well as dozens of state-level gains that benefit practice and patient access to innovative opportunities for the APTA community to learn,

October Is National Physical Therapy Month: See How APTA Helps You Celebrate

Sep 2, 2025/News

APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the

Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

Sep 6, 2022/Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.

A Call to Reflective Action: Our Responsibility to Society and the Profession

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

The APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee offers strategies for strengthening the ethical foundations and resources that guide our profession.

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.

Everything You Need to Know About Supervision

Feb 1, 2025/Feature

Changes to Medicare in 2025 will impact requirements for PT supervision of PTAs. Do they make direct supervision obsolete?

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Student Spotlight: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Oct 20, 2020/Article

More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.

APTA Analysis: Complying With Information Blocking Rules

Oct 21, 2020/Analysis

Requirements aimed at making electronic health information more accessible are likely to impact your practice.

12-Year Study Tracks Impact of Television Viewing Patterns on Strength

Mar 8, 2017/Review

Researchers have amassed 12 years' worth of data that shows how extended viewing habits can impact knee extensor strength.