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Information for Media

APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.

Interventions Performed Exclusively By Physical Therapists

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Why Should Students Support PTPAC?

PTPAC is a mechanism through which the physical therapy profession channels financial and grassroots support to congressional candidates who are responsive to the profession's goals and viewpoints.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

Students: Make a Difference in the Upcoming VCU-Marquette Challenge

Oct 16, 2024/Interview

Looking to participate in the upcoming fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research? Get advice from previous winners.

Researcher Spotlight

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Sara Gombatto, PT, MSPT, PhD, aims to improve outcomes for Hispanic and Latino patients.

New Collaboration Will Fund Digital Physical Therapy Research, DEI

Apr 22, 2022/News

SWORD Health has committed at least $100k annually to bolster the study of technology use in the profession, and to grow APTA’s PT Fund.

Aetna Updates Policy to Better Align With PT Practice and CPT Code Definitions

Nov 4, 2025/News

The win is a continuation of APTA’s efforts to promote the adoption of payer policies that are favorable to the profession and patients.   

Defining Moment: Training Agents of Change

Dec 1, 2024/Column

A sports PT volunteers in Haiti and discovers a love for teaching the country's first generation of physical therapists.

Viewpoints

Dec 1, 2019/Magazine

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