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Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.

Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association

Awards

The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence.

APTA Report Points to Hiring Challenges for Outpatient Practices Amid Growth

Oct 16, 2024/News

A new report from APTA and APTA Private Practice can help you better understand the current hiring environment for PTs and PTAs.

New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health Outcomes

Sep 3, 2025/Article

For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response

APTA President's Message | 2025 in Motion: Celebrating Our Progress and Shaping Our Future

Dec 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, summarizes some of the association’s 2025 highlights in his latest column.

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.

Stroke, Part II: Examination and Evaluation

May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary

This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.

JAMA: Americans Aren't Any More Physically Active Than in 2007—And They're Increasingly Sedentary

Aug 7, 2019/Review

Americans haven't really made a dent in improving physical activity rates, while increasing the amount of time spent on sedentary behavior.

Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

Aug 27, 2018/Review

Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.