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Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Help Shape the Future of the Profession, Exciting Volunteer Opportunities Open Through Aug. 31

Aug 4, 2025/Article

APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Collegiate Standards of Care Toolkit

Use this toolkit to guide you through a self-assessment of services you provide to college athletic programs.

APTA Advocacy Visit Report

APTA advocates can report their meetings and interactions with members of Congress and their staff using the form below. Meeting feedback and information is critical for the APTA Government Affairs team to further connect and follow up with legislators and their staff in their work on Capitol Hill. Questions?

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture With Authentic Appreciation

Dec 1, 2021/Open Access

Staff burnout, low morale, and high turnover are an increasing problem in most health care professions, and physical therapy is no exception.

The Causes of and Solutions to Stress, Change, Fatigue and Burnout

Jan 19, 2022/Video

Join Brent Proulx, MS, SHRM-SCP, as he explores the impact of stress, fatigue and burnout on rehab professionals.

Diving into Deep Waters: A Physical Therapist's Journey To Equip Her Company

Dec 15, 2021/Open Access

In this interview-style blog post, Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT, and Regina Landrus, PT, DPT, discuss bringing mental health awareness to the forefront of a multi-clinic system in rural America.

Carmen Elliott

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Carmen Elliott, is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and executive director of the Physical Therapy Fund as of April 2021. Elliott is a longtime member of the APTA staff team, having been with the association since 2006. Previously she served as APTA’s vice president of insurer relations,

Interpreters and Translators for Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter.