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APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.

Study: Exercise Therapy Important to Treating Patellofemoral Pain

Sep 20, 2022/Review

A new systematic review and meta-analysis reinforces the importance of movement in treating knee pain.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.

Introducing Our New Brand and Website

Jun 15, 2020/News

Our new brand embodies our mission. Our updated website includes new functionality to improve our service to our members. Here’s what you should know.

Study: Spinal Manipulation for LBP Optimized Via Multifidus Activating Exercises

Jan 8, 2021/Review

The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.

Study: Patients Give Telehealth Rave Reviews

Aug 26, 2020/Review

A survey of post-telerehab session patients reveals high levels of satisfaction across age groups and conditions.

APTA Launches New Nutrition Webpage

Jun 9, 2017/News

There's now an APTA webpage that helps PTs navigate the issues in helping patients understand how nutrition affects function.

Gregory Hicks Appointed to APTA’s Board of Directors

Jul 31, 2019/News

Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been appointed by the APTA Board of Directors (Board) to complete the leadership term of Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, DPT, MBA, MA, following her death in June this year. Hicks, who has been an APTA member for 17 years, is chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at

Advice for New Grads: APTA Members Share Tips for Your Physical Therapy Career

Jan 10, 2024/Roundup

APTA's Fit for Practice initiative serves up a series of short videos of members talking about lessons, opportunities, and insights.

Study: Psychological Resiliency Can Aid Recovery After Hip Fracture

Jul 26, 2022/Review

Authors believe that assessing this important self-concept early on could help providers create more effective treatment programs.