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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Provide Significant Rehabilitative Value in Postacute Care

Apr 5, 2021/Statement

Study across 1.4 million Medicare cases indicates patients receiving these therapies have better quality of life and fewer hospital readmissions.

PTs in Hospice and Palliative Care

Oct 1, 2021/Feature

Physical therapy is important for patients in an end-of-life scenario. Here’s why.

PTJ Author Interview: Advancing Sense of Belonging in Physical Therapist Students

Jul 29, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 22:00 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editorial Board Member Shauna Dudley-Javoroski, PT, PhD, talks with Keshrie Naidoo, PT, DPT, EdD, and Diane Jette, PT, DSc, FAPTA, about their recently published perspective titled "An Improvement

Changing the Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy

Podcast

Words are not enough. Statements opposing racism must be substantiated by actions that drive change throughout physical therapy organizations.

Physical Therapy in the News: June 2026

Jul 8, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD

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

Professionalism and Diversity Champion Samuel Feitelberg, PT, MA, FAPTA, Dies

Mar 24, 2023/News

A revered and influential teacher and clinician, Feitelberg served on the APTA Board of Directors in the early 1990s.

HOSA Physical Therapy Mentor Request Form

APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions

From PTJ: Researchers Zero in on Best Exercises for Patients in Chemotherapy

Nov 10, 2023/Review

A review of 27 studies found an association between aerobic exercise and improvements that reduce mortality risk.

Physical Therapy Leader Richard Darnell, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Dies at 88

Feb 11, 2022/News

Darnell's contributions spanned physical therapy education, interdisciplinary practice, specialization, and more.