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We know the impact physical therapy can have on our patients, clients, and communities – but what about ourselves? APTA's Fit for Practice initiative is built to help PTs and PTAs grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. From career development to wellbeing, this initiative focuses on strategies
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.
Oct 1, 2017/Column
A PTA has questions about a patient's best interest and a PT's motivation.
Apr 21, 2021/Roundup
Lots of payers with multiple plans mean the conversation never stops. Here are a few advocacy efforts that APTA is pursuing.
Jul 6, 2022/Review
Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.
Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
This award honors recent residency graduates in order to recognize the intrinsic value of post-professional training and thereby promote and provide for the development and accreditation of residency education programs in physical therapy.
Awards
This award recognizes an association member whose demonstrated leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteerism have improved the quality of life of individuals throughout the world.
Apr 21, 2021/Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.
Jul 19, 2022/Perspective
Physical therapists have been involved with Special Olympics almost since its inception.
