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Because We Care

Jul 18, 2019/Perspective

This is my letter to the class of 2019.

From NEXT: PTs, PTAs, Must Take on the Challenges of Noncommunicable Disease

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs and PTAs are likely familiar with the health burden of noncommunicable diseases, and many will even say that the physical therapy profession has a role in addressing that burden, buy saying that they have a role is not the same as living out that role.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

Functional Assessment Staging of Alzheimer’s Disease (FAST)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Objectively measures five common nonverbal pain expressions.

Join PT and PTA students from across the country engage on social media to raise awareness and contact their members of Congress.

Sep 20, 2023/Event

Students are the future of our profession, but they are an even more meaningful voice in our advocacy efforts right now.

Utilization Management: Physical Therapist Checklist

Jul 22, 2019/Article

Physical therapists can use this checklist to see how informed and prepared they are on issues related to UM.

More Than Just a Professional Association

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

APTA a community that values the voices of its members.

APTA Has Helped Me Grow

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

I wanted to get outside of my comfort zone.

APTA Advisory: TRICARE Manual Updated to Recognize PTAs as Authorized Providers

Apr 22, 2020/News

TRICARE has officially revised its policy manual to recognize PTAs as authorized providers.