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Can't-Miss Special Edition of PTJ Focuses on Intersection of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Developmental Science

Jun 12, 2019/News

The June edition of PTJ (Physical Therapy) is something special: an entire issue devoted to the ways pediatric physical therapy and developmental science are informing each other—all to the benefit of children and their families. The issue shouldn't be missed, say Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD, and Anjana Bhat,

DEI Discussions: Race and Racism

Aug 20, 2020/APTA Live

This first discussion on our DEI series will focus on current demographics and issues around race and racism in physical therapy.

New National Academies Report Calls for Better Research on Women's Health Issues

Aug 9, 2024/News

Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.

Highlights From NEXT Conference and Exposition 2019

Sep 1, 2019/Feature

From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June

Viewpoints

Nov 1, 2017/Magazine

Ask Questions. Remember Wellness.

Advocacy for the Physical Therapy Profession

We are the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

APTA Event Commitments

We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, healthy, accessible, and environmentally sustainable events for all participants.

2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.