By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.
Listen to Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT, read this Defining Moment article on APTA's podcast.
As I sit on the dais in the council chambers, my mind races as it goes over and over answers to potential questions that I have practiced answering for hours.
Date: April 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT
Article
National Physical Therapy Month: Celebrate, Engage, and Raise Awareness
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Join APTA in celebrating the profession and raising awareness of the many ways PTs and PTAs improve health,
Article
Physical Therapy in the News: August 2026
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
Article
What Does a Physical Therapist Do for a Stanley Cup-Winning Team?
The Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup last season, and among those celebrating was APTA member Nicholas Mahaffey, PT, DPT, SCS, Certified Strength
