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APTA spoke with next-generation female leaders in physical therapy.
It's more than just a T-shirt. APTA was founded by women. With this strong tradition of women leaders in the physical therapy profession, it's not a surprise that APTA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Census Bureau estimates all show that about two-thirds of PTs and PTAs are women.
Date: June 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
APTA Staff
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APTA and State Chapters Advocate for Improved Access and Payment Under MedicaidMay 26, 2026
State chapters are advocating to state policymakers as Medicaid budget constraints put pressure on payment rates, patient access, and the sustainability
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Now Open: Registration for the Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18May 26, 2026
Maintaining a commitment to belonging in physical therapy requires ongoing reflection, honesty about the profession’s history, and a willingness to act
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CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint ReplacementMay 22, 2026
In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.
