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The State(s) of Direct Access

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?

Turning Evidence Into Everyday Practice: Inside APTA’s CPG Library

Feb 1, 2026/Article

How rigorous research powers this practical resource to help clinicians with confident decision-making.

Advancements in Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Oct 1, 2024/Feature

Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.

Getting on Board With Specialist Certification

Jul 1, 2022/Feature

Board certification in physical therapy specialty areas has been evolving since its beginnings. Here are some of the latest developments.

How PTs Can Help Those in Addiction Recovery

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

A look at why PTs are well-suited to help patients who have substance use disorders.

Making the Most Out of August's Congressional Recess

Jul 1, 2023/Feature

There is power in numbers: Start now to set up meetings with your legislators during their August break.

APTA Guide for Professional Conduct

Jun 1, 2012/Open Access

This guide is intended to serve PTs in interpreting the Code of Ethics.

APTA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant

Jun 1, 2012/Open Access

This guide is intended to serve PTAs in interpreting the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

May 1, 2019/Feature

Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th