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The Role of Therapy and Service Animals in Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.

The Role of Interpreters in Physical Therapist Practice

Mar 1, 2025/Feature

APTA members share best practices for clinicians when working with patients with limited English proficiency.

Maley Lecturer Calls for More Clinician-Scientists in Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

Stacey Dusing, PT, PhD, FAPTA, said that more research-trained clinicians will help close the knowledge translation gap.

Digital Health Technologies, Digital Therapeutics, and Artificial Intelligence in Physical Therapist Practice

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The association believes digital health technologies, digital therapeutics, and AI have the potential to augment physical therapist practice.

Student Experience in Times of COVID-19

Mar 26, 2021/Podcast

Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.

APTA Offers Insights on the Strategic Implementation of AI in Health Care to HHS

Mar 18, 2026/Article

In February, APTA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to their Request for Information: Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence as Part of Clinical Care. In its comments, APTA acknowledged the growing and transformative role AI can play

Communicable and Infectious Diseases/Conditions: Rights of Patients and Providers in Physical Therapy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the rights of patients and providers in physical therapy in relation to communicable and/or infectious diseases and conditions.

Combatting Collective Conservatism in Physical Therapy – PTJ

Oct 18, 2019/Podcast

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.

APTA Helps Shape Bill Supporting Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Medicaid

Jul 8, 2022/News

A bipartisan bill in the House would direct HHS to ramp up education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals.

Position Paper: The Prevent Interruptions In Physical Therapy Act

Jul 1, 2025/Position Paper

Using these arrangements, providers are able to ensure that their patient care does not lapse and that appointments are not missed at the same clinic.