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Physical Therapist Assistant Demographic Profile

Jan 1, 2018/Resource

APTA surveyed association members to compile a demographic profile for PTAs. A new demographic survey is in development.

Participating PTCAS Programs

Updates to PTCAS Each year, PTCAS implements certain updates and enhancements to the content, policies, features, functionality, and integrations with outside platforms found in the application and WebAdMIT. The final list of changes for an upcoming cycle is published and shared with participating programs

Motor Neurone Disease: Assessment and Management [NG42]

Jul 23, 2019/CPG

Recommendations to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.

Prevention of Fall-Related Injuries in the Elderly

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Answers and provide recommendations for key population, intervention, comparator, outcomes (PICO) questions regarding fall-related injuries in adults 65 and older.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Patellofemoral Pain

Aug 31, 2019/CPG

These guidelines provide a comprehensive list of evidence-based treatment recommendations for individuals with Patellofemoral pain.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Courses and Events

APTA is your source for quality continuing education and outstanding events, from on-demand learning to the biggest physical therapy conference in the country.

Advancing Equal Pay and Pay Transparency

The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings

Beyond the Cut: A Look at the Latest COVID Relief Package

Dec 23, 2020/News

While the bill approved by Congress falls short on a full offset of a planned Medicare cut, it does offer help other areas.

Honorary Membership

Awards

The purpose of this honor is stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.