By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Sep 1, 2018/Feature
From the APTA House of Delegates to the educational sessions, NEXT 2018 in late June was all about establishing the physical therapy profession's place in society as an agent of positive change for individuals and communities. Here are some highlights from the meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Dec 14, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Declares APTA's commitment to being an anti-racist organization.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Feb 1, 2021/Perspective
Language differences can be a barrier to providing the best care we can provide, and it's up to us to address those differences.
Aug 30, 2023/Test & Measure
SPIN is a quick and easy screening tool for adolescents and adults with strong psychometric properties.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: States APTA's support for access to physical therapist services in the prenatal and postpartum periods as the standard of care to improve health outcomes and prevent comorbidities and health disparities.
Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes APTA's role in supporting the continued use of evidence-based complementary and integrative interventions in physical therapist practice.
Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect tears in the ACL
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
