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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.

A Closer Look: Productivity Measurement in Acute Care Physical Therapy

Jun 25, 2024/Resource

In response to the 2021 APTA House of Delegates position and charge related to productivity standards, an APTA Association Leadership Scholars paper was developed based on a survey distributed to members of APTA Acute Care in June of 2022.

Resolving Disputes or Complaints

Oct 31, 2018/Resource

Access guidelines, tips, and resources for handling disputes and complaints.

Lynda Woodruff, Leader in Physical Therapy Education, Dies at 70

Mar 28, 2018/News

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.

APTA Strategic Alliances

APTA values partnerships to advance the physical therapy profession and to support the patients and consumers it serves.

Understanding Trauma and Chronic Toxic Stress in Your Pediatric Patients

Oct 28, 2018/Article

  In our profession, the word "trauma" typically leads us to think of a catastrophic injury, emergency medical care, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), however, trauma also includes "events or circumstances experienced

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures perceived breathlessness.

Locum Tenens in Medicare Advocacy

Patients shouldn't have to have their care interrupted, and PTs shouldn't be forced to suspend services during temporary absences.

APTA Advisory: TRICARE Reimbursement for TENS Treatment for LBP Stops on June 1

May 29, 2020/News

Beginning June 1, TRICARE will no longer pay for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as a treatment for low back pain.

Fall Event Returns to Help Sharpen Grant Writing, Research Proposal Skills

May 4, 2022/News

The GAMER workshop offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from faculty experts and funding source representatives.