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Movement System Diagnosis

May 22, 2024/Resource

APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.

VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Stroke Rehabilitation, V. 5.0

May 1, 2024/CPG

This updated guideline is intended to assist health care providers in all aspects of stroke rehabilitation (eg, assessment, treatment, follow-up).

Knowledge Gaps of the Physical Therapist With the Limb Salvage Recovery Process

Mar 12, 2019/Perspective

From the rehab side of things, it was apparent that we had a huge gap in our knowledge for treating a patient whose limb was saved.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 15, 2025/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

Preventing Reinjury in Surgical Patients

Dec 1, 2017/Column

Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.

Addicted to Denial

May 1, 2018/Column

Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.

APTA Payment Advocacy: Congress Must #FixMedicareNow

Oct 18, 2024/Article

APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.

Serving Those Who Serve: Honoring Physical Therapy's Deep Ties to the Military

May 5, 2025/Article

From human performance teams to primary care PTs, discover six powerful stories showcasing the intersection of physical therapy and the armed forces.

Coronavirus Update: June 2

Jun 2, 2021/Roundup

New CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, employee vaccination requirements, and more.