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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the rights of patients and providers in physical therapy in relation to communicable and/or infectious diseases and conditions.
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
The six questions on the inpatient short forms were selected from questions in the original AM-PAC.
Apr 27, 2023/News
The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.
May 29, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
This board policy outlines the purpose and structure of American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.
Apr 15, 2022/Statement
APTA maintains that "physical therapy," whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed by licensed physical therapists.
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.
Sep 9, 2026/Article
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Join APTA in celebrating the profession and raising awareness of the many ways PTs and PTAs improve health, mobility, and quality of life across the lifespan. This National Physical Therapy Month, APTA will continue its PT For Future Me public awareness campaign.
Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.
