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Draft HHS Report Backs Nonpharmacological Pain Management, Calls for Better Payer Coverage of Physical Therapy

Jan 8, 2019/News

Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of the Patient and Clinician

Apr 17, 2020/Podcast

Experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients’ mental and physical health. Presenters share experiences from working on the front lines

Outcomes Assessments

Feb 27, 2018/Article

This document presents the various perspectives on and levels of outcomes assessment as they are present in physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs.

Academic Faculty Development

Jan 1, 2020/Article

These resources provide faculty development opportunities within APTA, as well as higher education organizations.

Ways to Support Ukraine

Mar 18, 2022/Open Access

If you’re looking to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian Association of Physical Therapy, please review the information and resources provided by World Physiotherapy.

Developing Leadership and Business Skills

Oct 1, 2021/Feature

Why PTs and PTAs need these important traits if they want to be successful.

Health and the Environment: The Role of PTs and PTAs

Aug 1, 2024/Feature

Why the physical therapy profession should pay attention to the climate's impact on human health.

Ownership Change And Medicare

Jul 1, 2019/Column

Here are the basics on what to report and under what circumstances.

A Call to Reflective Action: Our Responsibility to Society and the Profession

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

The APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee offers strategies for strengthening the ethical foundations and resources that guide our profession.

Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.