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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.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.
Feb 1, 2017/CPG
Evidence-based recommendations on how exercise for people during and after cancer treatment benefits quality of life and does not cause harm.
Jun 2, 2021/News
UHC is the first major insurer to keep telehealth for PTs beyond the public health emergency. Here are the codes that will be covered.
Dec 29, 2021/Roundup
APTA podcasts make for compelling listening, whether it's about maximizing your potential or sharing a patient's story of transformation.
Feb 26, 2019/News
APTA bringsthe profession's insights and expertise to bear in a variety of settings. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities. Professional Issues APTA helps the National Institutes of Health's (NIH’s) "Go4Life" exercise campaign spread the word about the benefits of exercise:
Jun 28, 2023/News
Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.
Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.
Awards
This award is for clinical or academic educators who have been actively engaged for a minimum of 5 years in entry or advanced levels of formal education for upcoming physical therapy professionals.
Mar 21, 2018/Review
Adding trigger point dry needling to an exercise program for patients with chronic shoulder pain may be more cost-effective than exercise alone, according to a recent clinical trial.