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Aug 13, 2018/Perspective
Are you a student who is just happy to be finishing school and never thought you had the time or capability to get involved in your state physical therapy association? I can speak from experience in saying that I was one of those students, and despite my professors in physical therapy school telling
Jul 9, 2018/News
Two researchers and a longtime APTA staff member were formally recognized as honorary members of APTA by the 2018 House of Delegates for contributions that have allowed PTs and PTAs to better serve patients and clients.
Feb 14, 2020/News
APTA is gearing up for this year's APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, where members will have the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to advocate on key legislation affecting the profession, including patient access to care, student loan forgiveness via the National Health Service Corps, prior authorization,
Nov 22, 2024/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the
Jul 18, 2019/Perspective
This is my letter to the class of 2019.
Nov 9, 2018/Review
Could physical activity be an effective treatment for individuals with severe mental illnesses such as major depression and schizophrenia?
Jun 19, 2023/Article
Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.
Dec 5, 2017/Perspective
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes We all love food, right? I mean, it's something we come across every single day and are constantly making decisions about. What will I have for breakfast or lunch? What should I buy at the store? Where should I shop? Can I just cook that instead of ordering out? How
Sep 25, 2018/News
Thanks to a satellite media tour, APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign received local media coverage in more than 30 outlets.