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The purpose of this honor is stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Jul 11, 2025/Resource
This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.
Feb 25, 2026/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
APTA's Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS) offers a centralized and simplified process for physical therapists applying for residency and clinical fellowships.
HPSO has been part of the APTA's Member Benefit Program since 1992 and provides coverage to nearly one in three PTs across the nation.
Apr 19, 2019/News
If a proposed rule from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is adopted as planned, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) will see a 2.5% payment increase in the 2020 fiscal year (FY), which begins October 1, 2019—an approximate boost of $195 million. But they'll also need to prepare for
May 4, 2016/CPG
Provides a synopsis of best clinical practices for rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke and the importance of a sustained, communicative and coordinated team effort.
Jan 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline, from the New Zealand government, is for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and carers, health and disability professionals, community supporters, employers, policy advisers, and anyone involved in education. Recommendations address diagnosis and initial assessment,
Dec 1, 2024/CPG
This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include
Jul 22, 2019/News
The commercial payer world is varied and continually evolving. APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of private payer-related issues. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities.