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APTA Fit for Practice Initiative

We know the impact physical therapy can have on our patients, clients, and communities – but what about ourselves? APTA's Fit for Practice initiative is built to help PTs and PTAs grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. From career development to wellbeing, this initiative focuses on strategies

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy: Wave 2

Jan 11, 2023/Podcast

These second-wave findings provide updated benchmarks.

Viewpoints: March 2023

Mar 1, 2023/Article

Carole Lewis writes about her journey as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy and her advice to others on how to find and follow their purpose.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain

Feb 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of patients with low back pain. The CPG+ is based on the 2019 version of the guideline.

How PTs Can Cut Employee Health Care Costs and Improve Well-Being

Sep 14, 2021/Handouts

Use this handout to initiate discussions with employers about the solutions PTs can offer to help curb employer spending on health care.

Obesity in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Aug 4, 2020/CPG

This CPG, maintained by Obesity Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Bariatric Surgeons and Physicians, is presented in the form of a website and updated as new evidence arises.

APTA Practice Advisories

APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating

Member Value | Close Out the Year Strong — and Step Into 2026 With Momentum

Dec 1, 2025/Column

As the year winds down, there’s no better time to make a plan to invest in yourself and your career.

Special Olympics and Physical Therapy: Together Again

Jul 19, 2022/Perspective

Physical therapists have been involved with Special Olympics almost since its inception.