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Apr 10, 2020/News
It can't be stressed enough: Individual states are the decision-makers around much of what PTs and PTAs can and can't do in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These regularly updated resources can help you make fact-based practice decisions.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Continue your career development by pursuing a post-professional degree. Most post-professional degree programs also count toward state continuing education requirements.
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 19, 2025/News
Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, called on the profession to reduce the impact of health disparities.
Jul 31, 2019/Open Access
These resources cover different aspects of disaster planning and management that can help you prepare for and get through an emergency.
Jan 1, 2021/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the management of osteoporosis and prevention of fractures. It addresses risk factors for fracture, common tools for fracture risk assessment, approaches to targeting therapy, pharmacological, and nonpharmacological
Jan 15, 2015/Test & Measure
Target population: Children with neuromuscular disease, including cerebral palsy (CP).
Jan 1, 2018/CPG
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.
Feb 6, 2013/CPG
It is strongly recommended that home based developmental intervention in addition to center-based developmental intervention be provided to children with ASD or pervasive developmental disorder