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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.

Risk Management Provided By HPSO

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.

APTA Social: A Unique Approach to Sharing Our Profession

Sep 19, 2022/Video

If you've ever wanted to share your experience as a PTA with a wider audience, you're not alone. Our guests, Ken Gonzalez, PTA, and Laura Stevens, PTA, host a podcast where they discuss all things related to the PTA profession and their professional journeys.

APTA History

Since our founding in 1921, our association has moved us forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.

Resources for Early-Career PTs and PTAs

APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.

Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure

Multi-Directional Reach Test, Multidirectional Reach Test, Multi Directional Reach Test (MDRT), Reach in Four Directions Test (RFDT)

Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure

The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,

Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022)     CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7  How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and