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Continuing Competence

Continuing Competence is the ongoing possession and application of contemporary knowledge and abilities commensurate with an individual's (physical therapist or physical therapist assistant) role within the context of public health, welfare, and safety.

APTA Unveils Key Workforce and Income Trends in Physical Therapy

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Collecting and sharing workforce data is essential for enabling APTA members to make informed decisions about their careers and practices. By understanding demographic, workforce, and income trends, as well as challenges faced across practice settings, APTA provides the profession with actionable insights

Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Initial Management [NG128]

May 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of adult patients with transient ischemic attack, stroke, or subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Hypertension Canada’s 2020 Comprehensive Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults and Children

May 1, 2020/CPG

These guidelines address the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children, including new guidance on the management of resistant hypertension and the management of hypertension in women planning pregnancy.

Considering Mental and Behavioral Health in Physical Therapy Patient Care

May 13, 2021/Podcast

In this episode, experts explore how the mind and body intersect in the healing process, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can provide better patient care by understanding the body's response to stress and trauma.

Cannabis Use and Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2022/Article

As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.

The Fundamentals of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC)

Jun 1, 2022/Podcast

CPT codes play an important role in describing services and procedures performed by health care providers and ultimately in the payment for those services.

DEI Discussions: Race and Racism

Aug 21, 2020/Podcast

APTA's first in a series of discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This discussion focused on race and racism in physical therapy.

Pharmacotherapeutics and Supplements in Physical Therapist Practice

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Recognition

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.