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Defining Moment: The Glue Holding It All Together

Nov 1, 2024/Column

A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.

2024 Annual Report

Apr 14, 2025/Annual Report

APTA is committed to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Through this mission, our work in 2024 remained focused on what matters most to our members. Our unwavering advocacy led to historic wins, and the resources we created helped members

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

Oct 1, 2023/Column

One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The CAPE is a self-report measure of children’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.

Rate Your Plate (RYP)

Sep 7, 2022/Test & Measure

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, or Cognitive Impairment (Gait Speed)

Feb 1, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures self-selected or comfortable gait speed (m/s) over a short distance.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards

This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.

My Sparked Interest

Jul 16, 2019/Perspective

It was impossible not to get excited about this inaugural event.

Essential Health Benefits Advocacy

Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.