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Dissemination of Member Information

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes APTA's executive staff team authority to oversee development of organizational policies that ensure the security and stewardship of APTA member information.

Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.

The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports

Jun 1, 2019/Feature

Participation in sports holds many benefits for individuals with disabilities. PTs, PTAs, and students have important roles to play.

Advocacy Issues

APTA shapes policy issues that impact our profession and the patients and clients we serve.

An On-the-Nose Career

Apr 1, 2021/Podcast

Defining Moment: Reminiscences of a PT and mother.

APTA's Brand: Adding Value to Membership and the Profession

Oct 1, 2020/Feature

Less than four months in, APTA’s unified brand initiative is producing results.

Proposed FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases, Roll Back of SDOH Items

Apr 23, 2025/Article

Skilled nursing facilities could see a 2.8% payment increase and inpatient rehabilitation facilities could see a 2.6% boost beginning in October 2025 if two proposed rules from CMS are adopted without change.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Annual Checkup

Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures walking speed in meters per second over a short duration.

Association's Role in Advocacy for Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability. 

Financial Strategies for Recent Graduates

Apr 1, 2020/Feature

Many PTs face financial challenges early in their careers. What strategies can new (and not so new) PTs use to address their financial issues?