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Flash Action Strategy

This annual student-led campaign unites the APTA community through advocacy.

From PTJ: Getting at the Risk Factors for Falls Post-TKA

Sep 14, 2018/Review

Up to a third of patients with TKA experience a fall within 6 months to a year after surgery, but the risk can be reduced.

SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The

Congress Is Back in Town: 5 Things to Watch on Capitol Hill in September

Sep 2, 2025/News

In July, APTA and other provider groups secured a 2.5% funding increase from Congress to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. While this was a positive development, it is a short-term fix. For the Medicare payment system to stabilize and compensate providers fairly, major and urgent reforms

Information for Media

APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.

CDC: Fall-Related TBI Death Jumped 17% 2008-2017

Mar 13, 2020/Review

The rate of deaths related to traumatic brain injury received in a fall has climbed 17% in 10 years.

Top APTA News Articles of 2024

Jan 2, 2025/News

Here are five of the most popular articles viewed by your peers in 2024.

Why Should Students Support PTPAC?

PTPAC is a mechanism through which the physical therapy profession channels financial and grassroots support to congressional candidates who are responsive to the profession's goals and viewpoints.

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

Osteoporosis

Aug 10, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs have multiple opportunities to address this condition.