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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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A Path Model for Evaluating Dosing Parameters for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Feb 28, 2014/Perspectives

Dosing of pediatric rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy (CP)

Physical Therapist–Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Physical Therapists' Perceptions and Experiences

Jan 31, 2014/Research Reports

Background

The importance of the biopsychosocial model in assessment

Health-Enhancing Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: More of the Same Is Not Enough

Jan 31, 2014/Perspective

Physical activity is important for young people's health. The emphasis over the

Direct Access Compared With Referred Physical Therapy Episodes of Care: A Systematic Review

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Evidence suggests that physical therapy through direct

Predictors of Short-Term Outcome to Exercise and Manual Therapy for People With Hip Osteoarthritis

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis (OA) has

Rasch Analysis Supports the Use of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used

Reliability of a Progressive Maximal Cycle Ergometer Test to Assess Peak Oxygen Uptake in Children With Mild to Moderate Cerebral Palsy

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Rehabilitation research in children with cerebral