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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.
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
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
Awards
This award encourages the publication of outstanding physical therapy research articles, including both foundational and clinical research impacting practice and patient care.
Mar 15, 2022/News
APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.
Feb 3, 2023/News
Our political action committee is working on issues that matter now and into the profession's future.
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!
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
Sep 28, 2021/Roundup
We honored our past, thought about our future, and had some good times along the way.
Jun 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)