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Public Health and Population Care

The physical therapy profession is invested in individualized, patient-centered care, but that investment has broad societal and public health implications.

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD

Jun 7, 2020/Author

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State

PTCAS Directory of DPT Programs

Nov 1, 2018/Article

The list of programs at PTCAS includes requirements for each program.

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.

St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire - COPD (SGRQ)

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures the impact of respiratory disease on participation.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand Council: Management of Distal Radius Fractures

Dec 5, 2020/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the management of distal radius fractures in adults.

360-Degree Turn Stand

Mar 14, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures postural stability during walking.