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Nov 13, 2020/Resource
This course introduces physical therapy professionals to the concept of Diversity Climate and its relationship to positive organizational outcomes.
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.
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.
Aug 1, 2019/Feature
In an increasingly technological age, mainstay items of physical therapy such as exercise balls, foam rollers, and elastic resistance bands retain their therapeutic value-and will continue to do so, these PTs say.
Jul 1, 2015/Column
Treatment questions for a workplace injury.
May 1, 2020/Feature
An increasing number of PTs are offering them. Continuing challenges include payment and public understanding.
Sep 29, 2023/News
APTA members are informing key decisions in a rapidly evolving area of health care regulation.
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.
Oct 1, 2019/Feature
As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.
Lives are changed every day by physical therapy. But in order for PTs and PTAs to make those changes possible, they need to leverage systems that allow them to thrive in their careers.