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Impact of COVID-19 on the Physical Therapy Profession

May 25, 2021/Report

This follow-up report includes new data based on a March-April, 2021, survey of PTs and PTAs.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19 – Q & A

May 1, 2020/Review

What’s happening in Congress, what's to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.

APTA State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide

To improve health equity, APTA supports national, state, and local efforts to expand access and increase payment for physical therapist services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

New President Opens APTA CSM Saying 'Everyone Has a Place' at APTA

Feb 26, 2025/News

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession’s premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection.

APTA Launches Campaign Tools for National Physical Therapy Month

Sep 30, 2026/Article

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and APTA is using the occasion to amplify an important message: Physical therapy has a role to play throughout every person's life. During the month, APTA will spotlight the profession through the PT For Future Me consumer awareness campaign, which encourages

Big Win: UnitedHealthcare Makes Telehealth Permanent for PTs

May 26, 2021/News

UHC is the first of the largest insurers to make the move advocated by APTA.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2021

Aug 18, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, August 2021 edition.

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).