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Hands On: Grip Strength as a Measure of Health

Sep 1, 2025/Feature

Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.

School-Based Physical Therapy in the Age of COVID-19

Sep 1, 2020/Feature

PTs have learned from their experiences with remote service provision and are prepared for a variety of scenarios in the new school year.

Social Studies: PTs' Tips on Using Social Media To Amplify the Profession

Oct 15, 2021/Perspective

Sharing the benefits of physical therapy on social media.

APTA Analysis: Complying With Information Blocking Rules

Oct 21, 2020/Analysis

Requirements aimed at making electronic health information more accessible are likely to impact your practice.

Practicing What We Preach: Rethinking Acceptance into DPT Programs

Jul 13, 2020/Perspective

In light of continued police and institutional violence against marginalized communities, many professional organizations — including APTA — are taking time to reflect.

Oxford Debate: Specialist vs Generalist Education; Ciccone Declares Results to be the “Closest Ever”

Jun 30, 2017/News

According to moderator Chuck Ciccone, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the 10th Oxford Debate, held at NEXT 2017, was the closest in its 10-year history. The motion being debated was: “Be it resolved that PT and PTA students will demonstrate expertise in a specific focused area of practice immediately upon

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Appointments to the Board of Directors

Sep 27, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

This policy states the process by which a member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed.

Honoraria for Board of Directors

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD Y06-20-35-28: Members of the American Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors shall receive an annual honorarium.

APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to advance pediatric physical therapy through excellence in advocacy, education, and research.