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Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Views During a Challenging Year

Dec 1, 2021/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on major issues facing the profession.

Body Image and Physical Therapy - APTA Live

Nov 4, 2020/Podcast

Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.

Actors With Disabilities and the PTs Who Treat Them

Mar 1, 2020/Feature

More and more actors with disabilities are appearing in TV shows and movies. Physical therapists are playing a supporting role.

2018 APTA Honors and Awards Program Recipients Announced

Apr 23, 2018/News

APTA's national awards program has announced the full 2018 list of recipients of recognition for their outstanding contributions to the physical therapy profession.

NEXT 2017: PT and PTA Students as the Future of our Profession

Jul 7, 2017/Podcast

Listen to a discussion interview held at NEXT 2017 in Boston with Jeanine Gunn, PT, DPT, APTA Board of Directors treasurer on ways that today’s PT and PTA students can step-up, get involved, and make their mark on our profession.

Administrative Burden Advocacy

Excessive time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks can hurt patient outcomes.

Student Focus | APTA Hand and Upper Extremity

Sep 1, 2025/Column

Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.

Survey of PTs Reveals 'Significantly Inadequate' Rates of BP and HR Measurement

Jul 8, 2019/Review

A survey of PTs revealed that only 14.8% of respondents reported measuring BP and HR on initial examination of new patients.

Wishing Doesn�t Make It So.

Jul 1, 2017/Column

Our role in motivating patients and clients to action.\r\n\r\n