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Aug 1, 2017/Feature
"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product
Oct 3, 2022/News
The new resource is a quick reference to help PTs, PTAs, and others reduce the risk of transmission in clinical settings.
May 8, 2023/Podcast
APTA staff experts discuss what will be changing after the PHE ends on May 11 — and what won't.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The
Apr 4, 2018/News
A bill that would weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be taken up for consideration by the US Senate, thanks to a coalition of senators and strong opposition from disability rights supporters including APTA.
Oct 14, 2022/News
APTA's popular continuing education resource is making a big change, and it could affect you.
Mar 20, 2018/News
Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society" is now the official mission statement for APTA.
Sep 11, 2017/News
Here's a quick take on just some of the falls-related resources available from APTA.
May 15, 2020/News
Practices thinking about or planning to report 2020 MIPS data to CMS via APTA’s Registry need to enroll by the end of this month.
Jun 5, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures balance.