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.
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Women Leaders in Physical Therapy
APTA spoke with next-generation female leaders in physical therapy.
Date: June 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
APTA Staff
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