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Future of Physical Therapy ... Human Optimization Performance

Nov 27, 2024 / Article

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danielle Anderson, PT, DPT, DSc, recently received NASA's Silver Snoopy Award for her dedication to providing clinical care to astronauts and supporting research on optimizing human performance during and post-spaceflight.

Students: Make a Difference in the Upcoming VCU-Marquette Challenge

Oct 16, 2024 / Interview

Looking to participate in the upcoming fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research? Get advice from previous winners.

APTA Report Points to Hiring Challenges for Outpatient Practices Amid Growth

Oct 16, 2024 / News

A new report from APTA and APTA Private Practice can help you better understand the current hiring environment for PTs and PTAs.

2024 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 13, 2024 / Article

Julian L. Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, delivered the fifth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 13.

55th Mary McMillan Lecture

Feb 14, 2024 / Article

Acknowledging current actions of APTA and proposed opportunities for more fully engaging with the global rehabilitation community.

APTA National Advocacy Dinners

Jan 30, 2024 / Open Access

Connect with other students and leaders in the profession and learn about advocacy issues impacting your profession.

Regenerative Rehab: The State of Practice Today

Oct 1, 2023 / Feature

Take a look at what recent advancements in regenerative medicine may mean for physical therapists.

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

Oct 1, 2023 / Column

One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.

Serving Your Community

Sep 28, 2023 / Article

In this APTA Social we discuss ways to find community engagement and volunteerism opportunities.

Building Your Brand

Aug 24, 2023 / Article

In this video, we will explore the strategies and techniques for building your brand on social media.