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CDC Reiterates Limits of Opioid Prescribing Guideline

Apr 10, 2019/News

The CDC's guidelines on the use of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain is not intended to apply to pain related to cancer treatment, palliative care, or end-of-life care.

Total Joint Replacement Rehab Trends

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

More total joint arthroplasties are being performed as outpatient surgery. Here's how it impacts rehab, what has changed, and more.

Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess functional ability to complete specific activities.

Rehabilitation Reference Center

Providing current information and point-of-care resources in the fields of physical therapy, sports medicine, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

2023 Year in Review

Thank you for the opportunity to live APTA's mission and pursue our shared vision.

Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PT Program

Feb 27, 2018/Article

Review position descriptions and responsibilities for faculty of PT programs.

Long COVID Patient and Client Resources

Sep 26, 2022/Resource

Long COVID can have far-reaching effects on patients' lives. APTA has compiled these resources that you can select from to share with your patients and clients as appropriate.

Reentering the Physical Therapy Workforce

Thinking about returning to a career as a PT or PTA? Here's how to get started.

COVID-19 Core Outcome Measures

Jun 29, 2020/Open Access

Cross-academy/section task forces have identified two sets of core outcome measures for patients diagnosed with COVID-19, one for adults and one for children.

Preventing Fraud, Abuse, and Waste: A Primer for Physical Therapists

Sep 1, 2017/Resource

This document provides information on how to comply with the relevant laws and regulations by identifying risk areas that could lead to potential liability.