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More Than a Physical Therapy Business

Jan 19, 2022/Video

With a focus on education, manual therapy, and movement, Myodetox aims to use these facets beyond just treating pain.

Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM, SCIM II, SCIM III)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures activities of daily living, coordination, eating, functional mobility, and incontinence in people with spinal cord injury.

APTA's Advocacy Road Map: Empowerment for the Profession, Results for Patients

Feb 8, 2023/News

The association's public policy priorities are aimed at unleashing physical therapy's potential to take on pressing health care challenges.

Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Falls Responsible for 90% of Injury-Related ED and Hospital Visits Among 65+

May 27, 2021/Review

A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.

Just Acquaintances

May 22, 2019/Perspective

I fell in love with APTA at the House of Delegates.

Change Agents for the Profession: Spreading the Word

Mar 1, 2021/Feature

Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves takes many forms. These individuals represent that diversity.

PTAs Change Lives Flyer

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the PTA education pathway and provides links to additional resources to find more information.

WHO Adopts 'Historic' Resolution to Strengthen Access to Rehab Worldwide

Jun 5, 2023/News

The nonbinding commitment calls for increased rehabilitation funding, wider availability, public and provider education, and more research.

New OSHA Rules on COVID Won't Apply to Most PTs and PTAs

Jun 14, 2021/News

The much-anticipated emergency standards exempt non-hospital ambulatory outpatient settings that follow certain protocols.