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IDEA at 50: What the Education Law Has Accomplished and How to Protect It

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part

American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

This guideline was created by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society to help clinicians and patients gauge the appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines in the management of chronic pain and co-concurring conditions.

Lead Our Profession into the Future

Sep 29, 2019/Perspective

As students, our voices are heard and collectively we can make a difference.

APTA Joins OT and SLP Groups to Provide Input on Future Health Care Legislation

Mar 7, 2017/News

APTA made the case for the importance of patient access to habilitation and rehabilitation as crucial components of "high-quality affordable health care."

APTA: Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments

Dec 1, 2022/CPG

Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

Podcast

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

Dec 15, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the tests, care, and management of men with suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer. In the section covering fatigue (1.14.19), it is suggested that individuals starting or having androgen deprivation therapy be offered supervised resistance and aerobic exercise

APTA Leadership Congress Debuts With Collaboration and Foresight

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

Leadership thrives on communication and collaboration. That's the core concept behind the association's new APTA Leadership Congress event.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Jun 28, 2024/Article

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

APTA Advocacy Visit Report

APTA advocates can report their meetings and interactions with members of Congress and their staff using the form below. Meeting feedback and information is critical for the APTA Government Affairs team to further connect and follow up with legislators and their staff in their work on Capitol Hill. Questions?