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Credentialed Clinical Trainers

Feb 7, 2025/Open Access

Below is a list of credentialed clinical trainers who are available to teach the Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Trainers with "(1,2)" behind their name are credentialed to teach both Level 1 and Level 2 courses. It is recommended that if there is more than one trainer in your area you contact

For Facilities: Physical Therapy Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.

Position Paper: The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Jul 16, 2021/Position Paper

APTA supports the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.

Pediatric Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of pediatric physical therapy.

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of pelvic health and physical therapy.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of imaging in physical therapy. Brought to you by APTA's specialty sections and councils, these resources are open to all educators, regardless of membership.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Accreditation Status Definitions for PTCAS

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

Use this definitions page to understand various status of accredited physical therapy programs under CAPTE.

PTCAS for Applicants

APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provides a simplified application process for prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy students.

PTCAS Application Preparation

It is important to understand the PTCAS application process and required steps prior to starting your application.

Improve Your Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Mobility

Oct 13, 2021/Video

Your time is valuable. Five minutes and a ball are a good place to start to address soft tissue mobility. Joe Holder, University of Penn grad, Nike master trainer, wellness coach, and Hyperice athlete, will take you through a guided lower extremity soft tissue maintenance routine you can do almost anywhere.

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Predictive Validity of Rappaport's Disability Rating Scale in Subjects with Acute Brain Dysfunction

Aug 31, 1984/Research

We implemented a correlational study to evaluate the effectiveness of Rappaport's

Changes in Rate-Pressure Product with Physical Training of Individuals with Coronary Artery Disease

Aug 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two factors—progression

Physical Therapists as Scar Modifiers

Aug 31, 1984/Practice

Hypertrophic scars, a common sequelae to burn injuries, represent an overgrowth

Iontophoresis to Aid in Releasing Tendon Adhesions Suggestion from the Field

Aug 31, 1984/Practice

Tendon gliding is often difficult for patients after they have had divided tendons

Analysis of Rotation Accompanying Shoulder Flexion

Jul 31, 1984/Research

For effective rehabilitation of the shoulder, physical therapists must have correct

Thirty-Degree Prone Positioning Board for Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux Suggestion from the Field

Jul 31, 1984/Practice

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or chalasia in infants can be defined simply as the

Comparison of Methods of Teaching Children Proper Lifting Techniques

Jun 30, 1984/Research

This study was designed to determine the effects of two teaching methods on children's

Effectiveness of the Clinical Instructor Students' Perspective

Jun 30, 1984/Education

I conducted a survey of 102 senior physical therapy students to identify, from

Method of Determining Optimal Stimulation Sites for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

May 31, 1984/Practice

This article describes a technique that allows therapists to use a transcutaneous

Concepts from Medical Anthropology for Clinicians

May 31, 1984/Practice

This article introduces the discipline of medical anthropology and presents concepts