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Feb 26, 2019/Perspective
The Federal Advocacy Forum is right around the corner (March 31-April 2, 2019), and you're not going to want to miss it. This year is a historic year for APTA advocacy: For the first time in more than 2 decades, the Medicare therapy cap is not the lead priority on the association's public policy agenda.
Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure
Berg Balance Scale for Parkinson Disease
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Oct 1, 2025/News
October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.
Aug 7, 2019/Review
Americans haven't really made a dent in improving physical activity rates, while increasing the amount of time spent on sedentary behavior.
Apr 17, 2018/News
The Foundation for Physical Therapy now is accepting applications for the 2018 Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and the 2018 Research Grants.
Dec 30, 2022/Roundup
APTA podcasts helped you stay healthy, inform your practice, and gain insight into payment and regulatory issues.
Jun 1, 2017/Feature
By helping rowers find their form, PTs reduce injury risk and can improve athletes' performance.
Jun 21, 2023/Review
Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.
Sep 27, 2023/News
The macroeconomic review of eight conditions shows how physical therapy delivers cost-effectiveness through quality-of-life improvements.