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Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Mar 23, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of children and young adults with chronic pain.
May 31, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to pain management in patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis
Oct 1, 2022/CPG
The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)
Feb 4, 2025/News
Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions, including secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee member.
Nov 26, 2024/News
Researchers analyzed workforce education and the role of clinicians and researchers in addressing disparities.
Oct 15, 2025/Report
What do Americans really think and know about physical therapy, and what are their health priorities? APTA partnered with Penta Research to survey more than 1,000 individuals across the life stages to find out. APTA’s new consumer perceptions report explores public awareness, usage patterns, and attitudes
The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Apr 5, 2023/Perspective
APTA's DEI Toolkit can help you learn, develop, and engage around critical concepts.
Dec 17, 2024/News
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.