AOPT News
Call for Volunteers: Task Force on Membership Survey Development
APTA Orthopedics is seeking volunteers to serve on a new Task Force charged with developing a membership survey to gather feedback on member needs and expectations. Why this matters: We want to... Read More
Research Survey Invitation
The Impact of Post-Professional Training on Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning using the Script Concordance Test Scores in Cervical Spine Dysfunction Study You will be asked to complete an anonymous... Read More
Volunteer Opportunity: Advisory Core for Clinical Trial
Dear Member, An international clinical trial, sponsored by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) , has requested that APTA nominate a representative to serve on its Stakeholder... Read More
The July 2025 Issue of OPTP Is Here
In addition to our regular features, this issue of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice includes several standout articles you won’t want to miss : In This Issue: Can Healthy Adults Accurately... Read More
Aetna Adopts Unrestricted Direct Access to Physical Therapy Services Policy
Greetings! We're pleased to share that Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services in response to ongoing advocacy efforts by... Read More
Call for APTA Orthopedics Education Committee Work Group Members
Position title: The APTA Orthopedics is seeking 3-4 volunteers to join the Ortho Residency Work Group , which collaborates with and supports the Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship Special Interest... Read More
We’re Making a Small Change to Our Name
You may soon notice something slightly different — APTA Orthopaedic will be APTA Orthopedics. This small but intentional change is part of our continued effort to align with standard U.S. terminology... Read More
Now Available: New Post-Op Course for PTs
The Postoperative Management of Orthopedic Surgeries, 3rd Edition is here! This comprehensive course blends expert PT and orthopedic surgeon insights to help you safely and effectively guide patients... Read More
See How PT in the Community Made an Impact at CSM 2025
PT in the Community made a great impact at CSM 2025 — raising over $23,000 to support local organizations and communities in Houston, TX. Throughout the week, volunteers hosted health screenings,... Read More
Strategic Contracting Series - Module 3 - Setting the Stage for Success
We’re excited to announce that Module 3: Setting the Stage for Success in the Contracting for Smart PTs: Strategic Contracting Series is now available! This on-demand session helps you take a deep... Read More