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Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Explore resources to support psychological safety within the workplace.

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.

APTA 100 Days of Service Member Stories

In celebration of APTA's 100 Days of Service initiative and National Physical Therapy Month in October, we look at some of our members' community service efforts. Check out their stories, then get started on your own project!

Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure by State

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

This data includes the number of PTA licenses issued, as reported by FSBPT, per 100,000 people in each state.

Outcomes Measurement

Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.

Defining Moment: I See Me in You

Jun 1, 2021/Column

A PT reflects on opening a clinic in an underserved neighborhood.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Aug 1, 2019/Article

The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.

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.

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