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Landmark BCBSA Settlement Submissions Now Open

Jan 29, 2025/News

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has opened claim submissions for providers impacted by the class-action antitrust settlement.

4-Square Step Test (FSST)

Oct 19, 2014/Test & Measure

Test of dynamic balance that clinically assesses the person's ability to step over objects forward, sideways, and backwards.

Stereotype Threat: How Fear Led Me to Passion

Apr 30, 2018/Perspective

My true fear is that no matter what I see in the mirror, no matter what I do, how I dress, how I talk, or how I act, I assume that everyone else sees the stereotypes.

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.

Your Practice

APTA has resources to support your practice, from licensure, to documentation, to payment.

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.

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.