Jun 28, 2024/Article

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

Sep 28, 2018/Roundup

APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table.

Sep 21, 2018/News

In advance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, see how you score on this 8-question quiz on falls statistics and screening.

Oct 9, 2018/News

There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.

Oct 10, 2018/Roundup

Researchers use a wide variety of terms and definitions in published studies on PFMF, according to a study in PTJ.

Oct 17, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Sep 28, 2018/News

Making plans for the Global PT Day of Service coming up on October 13? Snap a picture of what you're up to, and your charity of choice could wind up with a $500 donation from APTA.

Oct 4, 2018/News

APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.

Oct 3, 2018/News

APTA’s ongoing efforts to build public awareness and its leadership in policy discussions around nonopioid alternatives to pain.