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A Vision for Excellence in Physical Therapy Education

Aug 1, 2021/Resource

This vision represents a collaborative viewpoint of multiple stakeholder groups and individuals that have considered an array of opinions and resources to conceive a future that would demonstrate how the profession has advanced its opportunity to achieve excellence in physical therapy education.

Transforming Society

We empower the physical therapy profession to make a deeper impact in the world around us.

APTA Issues a 'Call to Action' for Patient Videos on Therapy Cap

Jan 26, 2018/News

APTA launched a new call for grassroots advocacy—this time through videos of patients affected by the hard cap. Following is the email sent to all members that contains instructions for participating in the effort. Deadline for videos is February 2, 5:00 pm ET.

The Women Who Shaped Our Lives

Mar 16, 2022/Perspective

We asked seven APTA members about the women who inspired them in their chosen profession, and how they in turn hope to impact the future of physical therapy. Here's what they had to say.

Visual Analog Scale – Fatigue (VAS-F) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Visual Analog Scale – Fatigue (VAS-F) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

Levels of Patient Access to Physical Therapists Services in the U.S.

Sep 4, 2024/Resource

Review each jurisdiction’s level of direct access to physical therapist services.

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

May 4, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures the subjective intensity of pain.

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

Building a Strong PT-PTA Relationship: What One Award-Winning Team Has to Say

Mar 21, 2019/Interview

From left to right: Jodi Maron Barth, PT; APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD; and Gincy Lockhart Stezar, PTA, at NEXT 2018 Jodi Maron Barth, PT, and Gincy Lockhart Stezar, PTA, co-owners of the Center for Facial Recovery in Rockville, Maryland, received the 2018 APTA Outstanding PT-PTA Team Award.