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APTA supports the inclusion of dry needling in regulatory frameworks, accompanied by appropriate educational qualifications for PTs to engage in the intervention.
Jan 3, 2023/Podcast
Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette talks with Mark Shepherd, PT, DPT, DSc, about the current state of pain science in physical therapist professional education programs, as well as practical recommendations on how to incorporate modern pain content in an era of “curriculum creep.”
Apr 1, 2016/Feature
Clinical ladder programs afford PTs and PTAs opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their paychecks while remaining in direct patient care.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: States APTA's support for access to physical therapist services in the prenatal and postpartum periods as the standard of care to improve health outcomes and prevent comorbidities and health disparities.
Jul 1, 2023/Feature
For patients with burns, rehabilitation can be challenging — and often entails significant use of physical therapist services.
Nov 23, 2021/News
The Education Leadership Partnership report outlines a vision that prepares PTs and PTAs to meet the needs of individuals and communities.
Nov 13, 2020/Resource
This course introduces physical therapy professionals to the concept of Diversity Climate and its relationship to positive organizational outcomes.
Mar 31, 2026/Article
Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
