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Credentialed Clinical Trainers

Feb 7, 2025/Open Access

Below is a list of credentialed clinical trainers who are available to teach the Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Trainers with "(1,2)" behind their name are credentialed to teach both Level 1 and Level 2 courses. It is recommended that if there is more than one trainer in your area you contact

For Facilities: Physical Therapy Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.

Position Paper: The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Jul 16, 2021/Position Paper

APTA supports the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of imaging in physical therapy. Brought to you by APTA's specialty sections and councils, these resources are open to all educators, regardless of membership.

Pediatric Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of pediatric physical therapy.

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of pelvic health and physical therapy.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Accreditation Status Definitions for PTCAS

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

Use this definitions page to understand various status of accredited physical therapy programs under CAPTE.

PTCAS for Applicants

APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provides a simplified application process for prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy students.

PTCAS Application Preparation

It is important to understand the PTCAS application process and required steps prior to starting your application.

Improve Your Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Mobility

Oct 13, 2021/Video

Your time is valuable. Five minutes and a ball are a good place to start to address soft tissue mobility. Joe Holder, University of Penn grad, Nike master trainer, wellness coach, and Hyperice athlete, will take you through a guided lower extremity soft tissue maintenance routine you can do almost anywhere.

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“Stepping Up” Activity Poststroke: Ankle-Positioned Accelerometer Can Accurately Record Steps During Slow Walking

Feb 29, 2016/Research Reports

Background

As physical activity in people poststroke is low,

Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Jan 31, 2016/Clinical Practice Guideline

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), in conjunction with the Cardiovascular

Which Children Are Not Getting Their Needs for Therapy or Mobility Aids Met? Data From the 2009–2010 National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs

Jan 31, 2016/Health Services Research Special Series

Background

Pediatric rehabilitation therapy services and mobility

Corrective Bandage for Conservative Treatment of Metatarsus Adductus: Retrospective Study

Dec 31, 2015/Research Reports

Background

Metatarsus adductus (MA) is the most common congenital

Emerging Role of Quality Indicators in Physical Therapist Practice and Health Service Delivery

Dec 31, 2015/Health Services Research Special Series

Quality-based care is a hallmark of physical therapy. Treatment effectiveness must

Policy-Making Theory as an Analytical Framework in Policy Analysis: Implications for Research Design and Professional Advocacy

Dec 31, 2015/Health Services Research Special Series

Policy studies are a recent addition to the American Physical Therapy Association's