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6 Easy Ways to Spread the Word During National Physical Therapy Month

Oct 11, 2023/Roundup

APTA's Public Relations and Marketing Center can help you celebrate the profession (and look good doing it).

Researcher Spotlight | The Impact of Mentorship in Physical Therapy: Reflections on a Career of Teaching, Research, and Leadership

Dec 1, 2025/Column

In the final part of the “Pathways to Research” series, Rick Segal, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares his thoughts on mentorship in physical therapy.

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.

First Choice for a Second Career

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.

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.

Online Comments

Mar 1, 2019/Magazine

View reader online comments from past stories in PT in Motion Magazine.

Viewpoints

Sep 1, 2019/Magazine

View reader online comments from past stories in PT in Motion Magazine.

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2020/Magazine

View reader online comments from past stories in PT in Motion Magazine.

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

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.