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Risk Management Toolkit

The “Risk Management Toolkit” is an APTA resource for educators developed in collaboration with the Healthcare Providers Service Organization. The toolkit includes four modules focused on risk management for students in physical therapy programs.

Elise Latawiec, PT, MPH

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Elise Latawiec, PT, MPH, is lead senior practice management specialist at APTA. Her primary responsibilities include the development of resources related to all areas of practice management as well as the impacts of health care reform. Before joining APTA she was the national director of quality assurance

PTJ Author Interview With Sabine Vesting: Early Postpartum Exercise and the Impact on Pelvic Symptoms

Feb 27, 2024/Podcast

When can you start exercising after pregnancy?

Get to Know APTA Home Health: An Interview With Academy President Philip Goldsmith

Dec 10, 2024/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Health Care Technology Today

Mar 1, 2017/Feature

Find out about wireless brain-spinal interfaces, “soft robot” applications in rehabilitation, virtual reality systems for intermanual transfer, diagnosing concussions using hearing, stem cells to repair meniscal tears, and more.

Dell Offers Discounts for APTA Members

Aug 19, 2020/News

APTA members can save an extra 5% to 10% off sale prices on a wide range of Dell products.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies

Get to Know APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: An Interview With Academy Committee Member Gillian McLean

Feb 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Making a House an Accessible Home: The Role of PTs

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Changing demographics, rising health care costs, and disability-related regulations all are driving a movement to help people stay in their own homes for as long as possible. PTs are an important resource in these efforts.