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Embracing the Wall

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.

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?

News and Publications

We provide the content that you trust, empowering you with the information and resources you need to advance your career.

For Prospective PTCAS Programs

PTCAS is open to all Doctor of Physical Therapy education programs holding one of the following accreditation statuses with CAPTE.

APTA President’s Note | Never Stop Learning

Aug 1, 2025/Article

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, shares how growing your knowledge can expand your impact.

U.S. Department of Education Proposal Jeopardizes Physical Therapy Professional Recognition and the Future Health Care Workforce

Nov 24, 2025/Statement

APTA is deeply concerned by the recent recommendation from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education, or RISE, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, which, if enacted, would designate the doctor of physical therapy degree — and dozens of other health care professional degrees — as a graduate degree

3D Technology: All That's Fit to Print?

Sep 3, 2019/News

When it comes to 3D printing and physical therapy, the future is now—well, almost now. In the September issue of PT in Motion magazine: "A New Dimension to Physical Therapy," a feature article that explores the current use of 3D as well as its challenges and possibilities, as seen through the eyes of

APTA Media Tour Delivers the "Choose to Move" Message

Oct 24, 2022/News

The importance of physical activity and the profession's movement expertise were featured in more than two dozen TV and radio interviews.

Pelvic Health by and for Men

Jun 1, 2023/Feature

Pelvic health isn't just for women. Here's how PTs can help with the pelvic issues that men face.

Advocacy and Why It’s For You – #XchangeSA

Mar 10, 2020/Podcast

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on advocacy.