APTA Geriatrics

APTA Geriatrics Vision: Embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.

Mission: Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to optimize the experience of aging.

Happy Thanksgiving from APTA Geriatrics! šŸ Today, we pause to appreciate the people who make a difference in our lives. ...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from APTA Geriatrics! šŸ

Today, we pause to appreciate the people who make a difference in our lives. We are truly grateful for YOU and your commitment to improving the lives of older adults. May your day be filled with good company and heartfelt moments. Thank you for being a part of the APTA Geriatrics community!

Are you a pre-candidate doctoral student or doctoral candidate interested in geriatric physical therapy research? APTA...
11/25/2025

Are you a pre-candidate doctoral student or doctoral candidate interested in geriatric physical therapy research?

APTA Geriatrics is proud to support a $7,500 and a $15,000 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship award through the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Applications are now open and due by January 20, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. EST.

Learn more: https://foundation4pt.org/scholarships/

APTA Geriatrics Pre-Conference provides an exciting opportunity to learn how to implement the Annual PCML Mobility Scree...
11/24/2025

APTA Geriatrics Pre-Conference provides an exciting opportunity to learn how to implement the Annual PCML Mobility Screen. Preclinical mobility limitation (PCML) is defined as subtle and often unrecognized modifications in behavior that allow community-living older adults to continue to be mobile in their various environments. In this session Michelle Germaine Criss, PT, DPT, PhD (Chatham University) will prepare participants to incorporate the APTA Geriatrics Annual Mobility Screen in their clinical practice.

Earn 8 Contact Hours (0.8 CEUs) and enhance your professional development by joining the APTA Geriatrics Ready, Set, GO! Implementing the APTA Geriatricsā€™ Annual PCML Mobility Screen Pre-Conference.

Register today at: https://show.jspargo.com/aptacsm26/reg/

Donā€™t miss the deadline! Registration prices for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) increase on Tuesday, Nov. 18th...
11/13/2025

Donā€™t miss the deadline! Registration prices for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) increase on Tuesday, Nov. 18th.

Make the most of your experience by adding the APTA Geriatrics Pre-Conference to your registration. This hands-on session will teach participants how to incorporate the APTA Geriatrics Annual Mobility Screen into their clinical practice.

Confirm your spot at CSM with the best rate available!
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Injuries from falls are common and potentially disabling, especially for the geriatric population. Learn safe fall landi...
11/11/2025

Injuries from falls are common and potentially disabling, especially for the geriatric population. Learn safe fall landing strategies for those at risk in the APTA Geriatrics webinar tomorrow at 8:00pm EST.

Steven Kinney, PT, DPT will share how safe fall landing strategies improve the biomechanics of a fall, reducing the risk of injury and improving wellness for a geriatric population.

Click to register: https://aptageriatrics.thinkific.com/courses/Learning%20How%20to%20Fall:%20Preventing%20Injuries%20with%20Safe%20Fall%20Landing%20Strategies

Join us for the upcoming live APTA Geriatrics Webinar: Learning How to Fall: Preventing Injuries with Safe Fall Landing ...
11/05/2025

Join us for the upcoming live APTA Geriatrics Webinar: Learning How to Fall: Preventing Injuries with Safe Fall Landing Strategies. Falls are a major concern in geriatrics, often leading to serious injury. While prevention helps, injuries still occur. Safe fall landing strategies improve fall biomechanics, reducing injury risk and enhancing wellness in older adults.

Date: November 12, 2025

Learn more and register by visiting: https://aptageriatrics.thinkific.com/courses/Learning%20How%20to%20Fall:%20Preventing%20Injuries%20with%20Safe%20Fall%20Landing%20Strategies

Prices are going up on November 6th, register today for the best rate and join us at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting ...
11/04/2025

Prices are going up on November 6th, register today for the best rate and join us at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM).

CSM is the largest physical therapy conference in the countryā€”bringing together over 15,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, educators, researchers, students, and industry partners each year. This is your opportunity to engage with members from APTAā€™s 18 specialty sections and academies, including APTA Geriatrics, and be part of shaping the future of the profession.

Register by Nov. 5th to receive early bird pricing.
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As geriatric physical therapists, we empower older adults to stay active, keeping them feeling young and healthy. Our wo...
10/29/2025

As geriatric physical therapists, we empower older adults to stay active, keeping them feeling young and healthy. Our work helps patients:

- Manage chronic pain
- Build strength and stamina for everyday tasks
- Improve balance and reduce fall risk
- Stay mobile and independent
- Stay active and enjoy the activities they love

Join the APTA Geriatrics webinar tomorrow at 8:00pm EST to explore the 5Ms of Geriatric Care, CAPTE standards, ICF model...
10/28/2025

Join the APTA Geriatrics webinar tomorrow at 8:00pm EST to explore the 5Ms of Geriatric Care, CAPTE standards, ICF model, and APTAā€™s updated 2025 Competency-Based Education/Entrustable Professional Activities. The session will span the full education continuum, from entry-level PT/PTA to advanced practice and board certification.

Register here: https://aptageriatrics.thinkific.com/courses/Competencies%20in%20Geriatric%20PT

This study, Utilization of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Practice Guidelines in Physical Therapy, is exploring t...
10/24/2025

This study, Utilization of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Practice Guidelines in Physical Therapy, is exploring the reach and use of selected clinical practice guidelines. PTs and PTAs who work with patients who have primary cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions are eligible to participate in this 10-20 minute survey that may inform future CPGs and dissemination processes. Your participation may inform future CPGs and implementation strategies.

Questions? Contact Karly Turner, PT, DPT [karly.turner@rutgers.edu] or Sandra L Kaplan PT, DPT, PhD [kaplansa@rutgers.edu]. Thank you in advance for contributing to the evidence and feel free to pass this invitation on to your physical therapy colleagues!

Link: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6z0CbUkdJWvWaIm

Living a full, independent life often means staying active and confident, but for many older adults, the fear of falling...
10/23/2025

Living a full, independent life often means staying active and confident, but for many older adults, the fear of falling ā€” or even a fall itself ā€” can significantly diminish their quality of life, leading to injury or a loss of independence. As geriatric PTs, we can help our patients improve strength, flexibility and balance to reduce the risk of injury.

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