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Unwind Your Thoughts and Get Stuff Done

Nov 2, 2021/Video

How do you keep your brain functioning efficiently so that you can process, recall, and use information effectively to fulfill your purpose?

Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

Position Paper: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access

Apr 29, 2026/Position Paper

The inclusion of PTs in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program will help to ensure treatment options are available to underserved communities.

Courses and Events

APTA is your source for quality continuing education and outstanding events, from on-demand learning to the biggest physical therapy conference in the country.

Kara Gainer, JD

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with

Body Image and Physical Therapy - APTA Live

Nov 4, 2020/Podcast

Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.

Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Views During a Challenging Year

Dec 1, 2021/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on major issues facing the profession.

Keys to a Bright Future: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Insights

Dec 1, 2020/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on hot topics facing the profession.

10 Years of Leadership Lessons

Oct 11, 2022/Article

For the past decade, aspiring and developing directors of PT and PTA education programs have been gaining the skills they need to be influential and visionary leaders thanks to an award-winning APTA program. So far, 165 graduates have completed the program and the 2022-23 class is the largest-ever, with

Outpatient PT Attitudes and Behaviors: Cardiovascular Disease Screening

Jul 22, 2019/Podcast

Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy