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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
Jul 14, 2025/News
APTA underscores the need to transform health care toward quality and value-based care with a focus on function.
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.
Aug 8, 2023/Podcast
The increasing need for foundational research and evidence
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Dec 1, 2021/Column
View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.
May 4, 2020/Article
This page provides resources from other organizations that are related to the management of mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI. These resources should prove valuable for physical therapists in the U.S.
Aug 11, 2020/Perspective
Training for the Olympics and navigating PT school aren’t all that different.
Jul 18, 2017/News
Recommendations in a new National Academies report on pain management include the need to support nonpharmacologic approaches to pain treatment through better reimbursement models, and the necessity of continued efforts to educate the public on effective alternatives to opioids.
Aug 15, 2022/Report
Our latest report highlights strengths, opportunities, and challenges for the profession.