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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

Student Spotlight: APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Feb 9, 2021/Open Access

APTA Pediatrics has close to 6,000 physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, student, and partner members.

Innovative Program for PT, PTA Academic Leaders Has a New Home

Dec 21, 2022/News

The Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership created by APTA is now a program of the APTA Academy of Education.

APTA Humanitarian Award

Awards

This award recognizes an association member whose demonstrated leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteerism have improved the quality of life of individuals throughout the world.

Pain Resources for Physical Therapy Professionals

Sep 13, 2023/Article

A curation of important research, expert insights, and member voices for Pain Awareness Month in September.

Strength in Collaboration: APTA and NSCA's Shared Commitment to Patient and Athlete-Centered Care

Apr 7, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:42 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this APTA Podcast episode, Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, and Senior Director of Brand Strategy Alicia Hosmer discuss the joint principles statement between APTA and the National Strength and Conditioning

It's Not About Going and Leaving, It's About Leaving Something Behind

Aug 13, 2018/Article

APTA staff interviewed Move Together patients and team members about their experiences and observations. These are their stories.

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.

Maley Lecture: Time to Take Your Medicine (to the Next Level)

Jun 6, 2022/News

This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.

Inspirational Physical Therapy Leader Katherine Shepard Dies

Feb 17, 2023/News

Katherine "Kay" Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a physical therapy leader whose influence can be felt in nearly every corner of the profession, has died. She was 83.