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Outstanding Physical Therapist Resident Award

This award honors recent residency graduates in order to recognize the intrinsic value of post-professional training and thereby promote and provide for the development and accreditation of residency education programs in physical therapy.

Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Practice Award

Awards

This award recognizes a physical therapy professional who has engaged in extensive clinical practice for a minimum of 15 years.

Healthy Workforce Promotion

APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

APTA Public Policy Priorities: Equity, Appropriate Payment, Better Care Delivery

Feb 26, 2021/News

The association's roadmap for its advocacy efforts is rooted in the transformative power of the profession.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

Box and Block Test (BBT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction - Updated (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Updated guidelines on how to optimize rehabilitation outcomes for persons with peripheral vestibular hypofunction undergoing vestibular rehabilitation.

Medicare Participation: You Have Options

Jun 25, 2025/Article

First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation offered to physical therapists. The option you pick determines your reimbursement and how much you can charge your patients. When you enroll in

PTs Helping to Heal Survivors of Torture

Nov 1, 2017/Feature

Their numbers in the United States are higher than you might think. Here's what to look for and how best to meet their needs.

Proposed CMS Hospitals Rule Ups Payment, Seeks Comment on Equity and Health Data

May 4, 2021/Article

The proposal continues CMS' emphasis on interoperability and expanded quality measures.