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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.
Oct 1, 2025/Feature
Combat sports push athletes — and PTs — to their limits. Learn how PTs apply evidence-based care in unpredictable, high-risk environments.
May 12, 2021/Author
Justin Moore is Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association.
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
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.
Jan 17, 2023/Article
Researchers analyzed the effects of the Patient-Driven Payment Model payment system — and the pandemic — on therapy staffing in SNFs.
Oct 20, 2020/Handouts
APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the role that physical therapists play in reducing hospital readmissions.
Jul 23, 2019/News
Physical therapists (PTs) and other providers who furnish services through home health agencies that bill Medicare will face an entirely new payment system beginning in January, 2020—one in which demonstrating the value of a particular intervention will be key. A new multidisciplinary webinar that includes
APTA offers physical therapy resources in Spanish. Access resources such as clinical practice guidelines, PTJ articles, Learning Center courses, and information for consumers.
Apr 1, 2016/Column
When is it appropriate? What's involved? Considerations and action steps.