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3D Technology: All That's Fit to Print?

Sep 3, 2019/News

When it comes to 3D printing and physical therapy, the future is now—well, almost now. In the September issue of PT in Motion magazine: "A New Dimension to Physical Therapy," a feature article that explores the current use of 3D as well as its challenges and possibilities, as seen through the eyes of

Ernest A. Burch Jr. Dies at 91

May 11, 2020/News

The former APTA vice president helped lead the way in the establishment of autonomous physical therapist practice in Maryland.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Jun 28, 2024/Article

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

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, March 2019

Mar 13, 2019/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. Enjoy! Grab the popcorn: Lauren Snowdon, PT, DPT, professor

Conceptualizing Long COVID Disability: Similar to HIV-Related Disability?

Oct 1, 2021/News

While symptoms differ, both conditions share an ebb-and-flow disability pattern that deserves attention, say authors of a commentary.

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.

Registration

APTA Leadership Congress registration is primarily based on volunteer leadership appointments. If you received an emailed invitation to register for APTA's Leadership Congress 2025, please use the link provided as it is specific to your role. Register

Policies and Bylaws

The Board and House are responsible for the association’s bylaws, positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Student Focus | APTA Hand and Upper Extremity

Sep 1, 2025/Column

Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.

Guideline-Driven Management of Hypertension: An Evidence-Based Update

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This report takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to recommend treatment thresholds, goals, and medications in the management of hypertension in adults.