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October Is National Physical Therapy Month: See How APTA Helps You Celebrate

Sep 2, 2025/News

APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the

Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Passive non-weight-bearing goniometric measure of dorsiflexion.

Ankle Plantar Flexion Endurance Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses plantar flexion endurance in weight bearing.

Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance (CS-PFP)

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.

Valsalva Test

Jun 17, 2014/Test & Measure

Aids in the clinical diagnosis of problems or injury in the nerves of the cervical spine.

For Minority Health Month: Three Important APTA Resources

Apr 12, 2022/Roundup

Get the big picture, then dive deeper into key concepts that inform person-centered care.

Raise Awareness and Celebrate the Profession this National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.

APTA's National Elections

APTA elections are held each year during the House of Delegates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.

Medicare Payment Changes: 2021

Jan 15, 2021/Resource

2021 brings numerous changes to Medicare regulation related to telehealth, the Physician Fee Schedule payment, NCCI edits, and the Quality Payment Program.

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 24, 2023/Article

Communicating with an individual with a communications disability