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Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

Shape the Future of the Profession: Volunteer Opportunities Open Through Aug. 31

Aug 5, 2026/Article

Passionate about advancing physical therapy while building your skills, network, and leadership experience? APTA's annual Call For Volunteers offers members the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the profession while gaining valuable experience through service. APTA is powered by members who

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

Viewpoints

Apr 1, 2020/Magazine

APTA welcomes your opinions. We will consider letters, email, and social media posts that relate to specific articles in the magazine and those of general interest to the physical therapy profession.

Interactive APTA Library Space To Honor Charles and Noël Magistro

Aug 18, 2021/News

The recognition was made possible through the Magistro Family Foundation's gift to the APTA Minority Scholarship Fund.

Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made sustained and outstanding leadership contributions at the component, national, international, or community levels that have had an impact upon the advancement of the physical therapy profession.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards

This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.

Viewpoints: October 2024

Oct 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; being transparent about disabilities.

Defining Moment: Opening a New Door

Dec 1, 2023/Column

Taking a teaching job on a lark proved to be the perfect fit for this physical therapist.

March Madness From a PT's Point of View

Mar 31, 2026/Article

With March Madness in full swing, PTs and PTAs everywhere might be wondering: What is it really like to work with NCAA basketball athletes? For Chad Taylor, PT, DPT, ATC, certified strength and conditioning specialist, a full-time faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, the answer