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Physical Therapy in the News: June 2026

Jul 8, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Physical Therapy in the News: September 2026

Oct 13, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

What 2 DPT Students Learned at the Special Olympics USA Games

Oct 16, 2026/Article

At the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held June 20-26 in Minneapolis, both students and experienced clinicians alike volunteered in roles that reinforced some of the profession's most important principles — inclusion, community, and the power of movement to change lives. For Jayden Jones, SPT, and

APTA Launches Mollie, an AI-Powered Search Assistant

Oct 1, 2026/Article

APTA has launched Mollie, an AI-powered search assistant that helps users find relevant APTA information by asking questions in everyday language. Available through the APTA website, the tool provides unlimited access to members and account holders, and two prompts per day to visitors without an account.

Remembering Joseph Black: An APTA Leader

Sep 29, 2026/Article

Joseph Black, PhD, former senior vice president of APTA's education division and an APTA honorary member, passed away on Aug. 15 at the age of 88. Black joined APTA in 1993 as senior vice president of the education division, where he oversaw accreditation, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant

Now Available: Resources Offer a Practical Look at How PT Codes Are Valued

Sep 15, 2026/Article

APTA has recently released two new payment resources to support the association's strategic priority of advancing payment for physical therapist services.

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.

Truncated Arch-Height Ratio

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.