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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).

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

APTA and Coalition Partners Fight Against Potential Cuts to Medicaid

Mar 26, 2025/Article

On March 24, APTA joined over a dozen other medical organizations in a letter urging Congress to avoid any cuts to Medicaid in the upcoming Budget Reconciliation package. The letter was sent on behalf of the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance, of which APTA is a member, and represents 4 million

Quality Standards and Excellence in Physical Therapy Education Programs

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations for all physical therapy education programs in meeting quality standards.

Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) – "6 Clicks" Inpatient Short Forms

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

The six questions on the inpatient short forms were selected from questions in the original AM-PAC.

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)

May 29, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

This board policy outlines the purpose and structure of American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.

Digital Health Technology and Physical Therapy

Apr 15, 2022/Statement

APTA maintains that "physical therapy," whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed by licensed physical therapists.

Cannabis Use and Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2022/Article

As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.

American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee

Jun 22, 2026/Open Access

The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee as its political action committee pursuant to federal election laws and regulations. PTPAC is a segregated fund of the association and operates as an APTA program.