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APTA Continuing Competence Resources Help You Understand, Evaluate, and Advocate

May 15, 2024/News

A webpage devoted exclusively to continuing competence is helping the profession move toward a more unified concept.

APTA Store

Shop for APTA, centennial, and ChoosePT merchandise from brands including Under Armour and Nike.

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

Patients in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have either provisional or unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services for evaluation and treatment. Even though patients may go directly to a physical therapist without a referral, some provisions tied to

New Medicare SNF Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Feb 22, 2019/News

PTs and other providers in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning in October. APTA can help you get up to speed. Similar to an earlier-announced educational series on the upcoming home health payment system change, APTA will host 2 live Q-and-A sessions

CSM 2019 Student Survival Tips

Dec 17, 2018/Article

It's important to come prepared.

Seven Resources To Inform Your Practice With LGBTQ+ Patients and Clients

Oct 13, 2020/Article

Individuals who identify as members of a sexual minority deserve care that's sensitive to difference.

APTA Leadership Congress: Tune In (and Lace Up)

Aug 5, 2022/Roundup

Here are four ways you can participate in this first-ever event.

CDC: Most Middle and High School Students Don't Get Enough Sleep

Jan 29, 2018/News

More than 2 out of 3 high school-aged adolescents aren't getting enough sleep, and the situation seems to be getting worse, according to the CDC. The agency warns that insufficient sleep can increase the risk for a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, and injury.

Food for Thought - and Action

Jul 1, 2020/Column

There's great power in seizing the moment.

APTA Scholarship Fund Supports Four Foundation Research Awards

Aug 14, 2020/News

Fellowship and scholarship winners will investigate wearables, limb loss, motor control, and muscular dystrophy.