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Connecting the Mind and Body for Trauma-Informed Care

May 11, 2021/Perspective

The use of trauma-informed care has the power to change and uproot PT practice as we know it. And like most deconstructive work in life, my discovery of the need for trauma-informed physical therapy didn't come easy.

New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health Outcomes

Sep 3, 2025/Article

For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response

NCCI Code Edits: Your Questions Answered

Jan 16, 2020/News

Background: A surprise coding change issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) caused an uproar in the physical therapy community earlier in January, and for good reason: The new requirements state that CMS won't reimburse for certain activity and evaluation codes if they're used

APTA Outstanding Research Award

Awards

This award encourages the publication of outstanding physical therapy research articles, including both foundational and clinical research impacting practice and patient care.

New Member Benefit a One-Stop-Shop for Prior Authorization, UM Advocacy Tools

Mar 15, 2022/News

APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.

What Is PTPAC? Five Things You Need to Know

Feb 3, 2023/News

Our political action committee is working on issues that matter now and into the profession's future.

APTA Is My Second Home

Dec 22, 2019/Perspective

It was my first national conference, my first national research presentation, and my first experience with APTA, and wow, I was blown away!

2025 APTA National Elections Ballot

Welcome to the 2025 APTA National Elections Ballot! 2025 APTA National Elections will elect four-year terms in the offices of Secretary, Vice Speaker, and Director, and three-year terms on the Nominating Committee. Please see below for further details regarding each candidate. Please review the APTA

Photo Collection: A Look at APTA's Centennial Celebration

Sep 28, 2021/Roundup

We honored our past, thought about our future, and had some good times along the way.

5 Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)

Jun 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)