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Special Olympics and Physical Therapy: Together Again

Jul 19, 2022/Perspective

Physical therapists have been involved with Special Olympics almost since its inception.

Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Media: Seven Worthwhile Reads

Apr 28, 2020/News

The challenges of providing physical therapy during a pandemic haven't escaped the media's attention. Here are six stories on how the profession is responding — and one exploration of what could soon be a huge issue for PTs and PTAs.

Choosing Wisely: The Right Care at the Right Time

Aug 3, 2020/Article

APTA is among the medical specialty societies to join the Choosing Wisely® Campaign in creating transparencies between health care providers and patients.

Resist Burnout and Help More Patients — Evidence-Based Solutions for Modern Health Care

Dec 14, 2021/Video

We know the power the therapist-patient relationship has in driving successful patient outcomes. What we don't frequently talk about is how those same relationships help us as providers.

Ethics and Professionalism

APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.

Advisory: PTs, Telehealth, and the Coronavirus

Mar 9, 2020/News

Wondering whether you can provide PT services via telehealth during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Family Violence

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

To My Fellow Students

Mar 23, 2020/Perspective

Samantha "Sam" Puller, PT, DPT, has a hopeful message for the Class of 2020.

Student Experience in Times of COVID-19

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.