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Position Paper: States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Apr 3, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association supports the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act (H.R. 2332 / S. 1101). This legislation would ensure that required federal background checks are completed so physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can participate in the state

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 15, 2025/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

Ethics and Judicial Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Ethics and Judicial Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Subcommittee on Lecture Awards

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Awards Committee and Awards Subcommittees are appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Elections Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Elections Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Magazine Editorial Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The APTA Magazine Editorial Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Public and Consumer Relations Task Force

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Public and Consumer Relations Task Force is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Payment Reform Task Force

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Payment Reform Task Force is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Future of Meetings Task Force

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Future of Meetings Task Force is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation

APTA has joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation, which alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.

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Physical Therapy Management of the Shoulder

Nov 30, 1986/Special Issue: Shoulder Complex

This article presents an overview of physical therapy management for patients with

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Shoulder

Nov 30, 1986/Special Issue: Shoulder Complex

The shoulder frequently is affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), often resulting

Spinal Mobility in Young Children A Normative Study

Oct 31, 1986/Research

The purpose of this study was to collect values of back mobility on healthy children

Computer-based Solution to a Clinical Education Problem in a Physical Therapy Course

Oct 31, 1986/Education

This article describes the solution to a logistical problem involving the assignment

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Characteristics for Altering Pain Perception

Sep 30, 1986/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of conventional low-intensity

Effect of Short Leg Casting on Ambulation in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Sep 30, 1986/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze changes in ambulation between

Electric Goniometer for Positioning Children with Cerebral Palsy Suggestion from the Field

Sep 30, 1986/Practice

The spatial relationship between the angle of inclination of a seating system's

Assessing the Influence of Sensory Interaction on Balance Suggestion from the Field

Sep 30, 1986/Practice

Assessment of standing balance is essential to the treatment of instability in

Graduate Record Examination Analytical Scores as Predictors of Academic Success in Four Entry-level Master's Degree Physical Therapy Programs

Sep 30, 1986/Education

This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of the Graduate Record Examination–Analytical

Increasing Role of Economic Analysis in the Health Care Industry

Sep 30, 1986/Administration

As the health care industry continues to absorb an ever-larger portion of society's