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New Guidelines Support Physical Therapy's Role in Management of Osteoporosis

Apr 1, 2022/Review

The recommendations are focused on the ways PTs can help to affect the decline of bone mineral density.

A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jun 1, 2025/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.

CMS Shelves Controversial Orthotics and Prosthetics Proposal

Oct 3, 2017/News

CMS has killed a controversial proposal that would have restricted many PTs from furnishing custom orthotics and prosthetics. The proposal was opposed by APTA and a host of other provider and patient advocacy organizations.

Essential Education on Medicare Part B: New Course Free for Members

Jan 20, 2026/News

The new APTA Learning Center course offers a comprehensive breakdown of how payment works and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.

Getting an Eyeful: Top APTA Videos of 2018

Dec 26, 2018/Roundup

APTA produced a wide variety of videos during 2018, ranging from a full recording of its live "Beyond Opioids" Facebook Live event to short-form public awareness spots featuring people such as Dani Burt, PT, DPT, an adaptive Olympics champion.

57th McMillan Lecture: Movement Is the Core of Who We Are

Mar 10, 2026/Article

Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivers the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California. In delivering the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California, Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, encouraged the profession to realize its identity as movement experts. "It

Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

The Latest Patient Care Resources for APTA Members

Feb 13, 2025/Roundup

Resources to help guide your patient care are free to members and easy to find at apta.org. Here’s what was new in 2024.

Disaster Relief: 5 Things Every Student Should Know

Jul 16, 2018/Article

What you prepare for now, will only allow you to respond more compassionately and effectively in the future.

Maley Lecturer Calls for Consensus on Key Concepts to Move Profession Forward

Aug 6, 2024/News

Phil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, offered three recommendations for making the concept of the movement system more meaningful.